Overview
Situated at the confluence of three waterways near Mount Rainier, La Wis Wis is nestled under a canopy of towering Douglas firs and red cedars. The handful of sites that dot the riverbank enjoy the most sunshine.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Firepit
(All campsites have Firepit)
Hike In Distance To Site
(Up to 0')
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 5)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(Majority of the campsites have true)
Site Access
(1 of 107 campsites have Site Acceses)
Natural Features
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![La Wis Wis Campground site La Wis Wis Campground site - Credits: Gifford Pinchot National Forest](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2019/08/22/18/25/233877_ffb0da69-6f50-4513-a2f3-8d113ad2bfa1_1440.jpg)
Located in southwest Washington State, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses 1.3 million acres and includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, established by Congress in 1982.La Wis Wis is located in the Tatoosh Wilderness area of the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The campground sits where the Ohanapecosh River, Cowlitz River and Purcell Creek meet.The campground features old-growth forest and opportunities to observe a variety of wildlife.
Recreation
![La Wis Wis La Wis Wis - Credits: Gifford Pinchot National Forest](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2019/08/22/18/27/233877_9f7f0660-1f76-44a5-9575-d39317052dce_1440.jpg)
![La Wis Wis La Wis Wis - Credits: Gifford Pinchot National Forest](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2019/08/22/18/27/233877_9f7f0660-1f76-44a5-9575-d39317052dce_1440.jpg)
Hikers can easily access the Blue Hole Trail and Purcell Falls Trail from La Wis Wis.Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and whitefish at either Butter Creek or Skate Creek.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 60ft
tent-Up to 60ft
trailer-Up to 60ft
Nearby Attractions
La Wis Wis is located near the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. The popular Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise within Mount Rainier National Park is 28 miles away.