Lewis & Clark State Park

The 616-acre Lewis and Clark State Park contains stands of old-growth forest with dense vegetation, streams, wetlands, and prairie landscapes near Centralia.

Established in 1922 as a public camp for automobile tourists, the park incorporates a section of the Oregon Trail's north spur connecting Cowlitz River to Tumwater.

The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed numerous buildings in the park, including a log cabin that displays original pioneer artifacts from the Jackson family.

The park provides eight miles of equestrian and hiking trails, five primitive horse campsites, and a group camp that accommodates fifty people with basic facilities.

The Columbus Day Storm of 1962 destroyed two-thirds of the park's old-growth trees, leading to extensive restoration efforts across the protected area.

Location: Lewis County

Website: https://www.parks.wa.gov/538/Lewis-Clark

Address: 4583 Jackson Highway, Winlock, WA 98596

Website: https://parks.wa.gov/538/Lewis-Clark

GPS coordinates: 46.52480,-122.81500

Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:28