Ike Kinswa State Park

Ike Kinswa State Park is a 454-acre park along Mayfield Lake in Washington featuring a long forest shoreline and multiple recreation zones. The property includes boat launches, campgrounds with utilities, picnic grounds, and walking paths that trace the water's edge.

The site was first known as Mayfield Lake State Park but took its current name in 1971 to honor Ike Kinswa. The construction of Mayfield Dam reshaped the landscape and required moving sacred tribal sites from the flooded area.

The park is named for Ike Kinswa, a Cowlitz Indian leader whose people have ancestral ties to this land. Walking through these forests and along the water, you are on ground that held deep meaning for generations of local tribes.

The park welcomes visitors year-round and has facilities suited to both day trips and overnight stays. Most activities like boating, fishing, and walking require no special skills and work well for visitors of any age.

The lake holds a mix of fish species including tiger muskie, a rare hybrid that draws anglers seeking something different. This combination of predator and temperate-water fish makes it a destination for those interested in varied fishing.

Location: Washington

Location: Lewis County

Operator: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Website: https://parks.wa.gov/519/Ike-Kinswa

GPS coordinates: 46.56510,-122.53600

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05