Merrill Lake Campground is a pretty awesome spot. Awesome enough that I honestly hemmed and hawed…read moreover whether to even add it to Yelp. Although my better Yelp humanitarian judgment has won out here, I still hope you read this, enjoy it, and camp somewhere else. Why? This little campground only has about 9 sites. It's free but you need a discovery pass. There is a camp host and there are surprisingly clean pit toilets on-site, but no potable water. The sites fill up fast in the summer time, but have a 3-day limit that's enforced by the friendly but vigilant camp host. I don't want it to fill up even faster now that I'm sharing this, since I do plan to hit this spot at least one more time before summer is over. There are no reservations (first-come, first-served) and the campsites are designed to work for larger groups - some of them could easily fit 7-10 tents. Each site is spaced decently well away from the others, and offers a picnic table, fire ring and places to pitch. The sites don't really offer views of the lake, they're set back in the trees, but there's plenty of shade Not too dusty, but some sites are heavy with gravel. While it's car camping, you don't drive right in to your site but park in a common lot, then walk in (the farthest you'll have to walk is about 50 yards). So no car noise up close to your site. This little campground sits just by Merrill Lake, a nice smaller lake that does not (thankfully) allow motorized boats and fishing is restricted to fly only, catch + release. For these reasons the water is calmer, cleaner, and dotted with fly fishermen and specific times of the day. At the mid-July mark the lake was warm and clear... perfect for swimming and canoeing. There are some excellent trout holes around the edges of the lake, however I'm not a fly fisherman and don't believe in torturing anything I'm not able to then eat (so catch + release is not for me). However I can see how this would be an attractive spot for a fly fisherman. This campsite is a great place to get away from PDX. Only about 1h 35m in no traffic, and the drive (especially if you come up the 503) is a nice one. Very pastoral, windy road. Get out of your house this summer and sleep under the stars. Just do it at some other campsite since this one is mine.

We stayed for two nights-three days last weekend for my niece's birthday. We usually stay at a…read morecampsite at Lake Berryessa in California, but most of my family now lives in Vancouver so we opted for somewhere near there. Plus, the lakes in California don't even amount to the lakes in Washington/Oregon. My parents went to Merrill Lake Campground on Thursday to secure us a spot which was first come first serve. They managed to get a campsite (#4) that had a direct path to the lake (not the day use where most of the guests would walk to)! It was really big, the only downside was the hill which isn't ideal with little kiddos. Also, that we couldn't have a campfire due to Washington's high alert for fires. It just wasn't the same. You do need a discovery pass which we got at a store that was twelve minutes from the campsite- Lakeside Deli. It was $11 for a day use. The scenery was amazing. It wasn't hot at all where the campsite was. It was surrounded by trees. The water was so clear and clean. The weather was perfect once we made it out of the campsite, through the trail, and to shore. Oh god, and the drive. The drive up the mountain was the scariest I've ever seen. It was beautiful, but so scary. It was a great stay (for free at that!). I recommend this lake!

The camp hosts are so helpful brought the fire wood directly to camp for us, check in was a breeze…read moreour site was prepped and ready for our tent. Bathroom was clean and well maintained. My only gripe is the showers 15 seconds is way too short for the timer we barely got lathered up when the timer went off :( A very family friendly campsite.Tents only no RV's

So today me and my families got kicked out from cougar campground over in cougar Washington. The…read morecamp host named Val and Robert Castro. They both blamed my kids for making a mess in the restroom. Just because a caucasian lady told them it was my kids. I know for a damn fact it wasn't my kids cuz I walk them there myself. So the lady yelled at my kids and i was doing dishes rite across from the restroom. Me and my husband over heard it and I tried to have a nice and respectful conversation but that didn't help. She said my kids was rude and disrespectful vandalizing the restroom. I told her maybe it was her kids that was doing it cuz they were in the restroom for hours. I guess she went and told her husband and her husband went and told the host yesterday. The host came and talk to us yesterday saying that if there is going to be anymore issues they were going to kick both of us out. But they had more issues with the restroom yesterday and they still blamed it on us. My girls were with me the whole time and we still got blamed. We were the only brown skin in that whole campgrounds. And the other lady that blamed on us went around telling ppl at all the campsites about it. When I took my girls to the restroom this morning they were looking at us and trying to whisper but they were loud saying I wonder if it was them referring to us. I told them it was not us it's them other ppl cuz I have my girls with me all the time. So rite now I feel like I was discriminated and violated with our rights. Cuz the camp host only kick us out and not the other family just because they were caucasian and they were the one that causes the issues. To all my Facebook friends and families please help share this so everyone knows that this place have racist ppl working there.

I had a great experience at this campground. It's a short walk from the day use park and the Falls…read more The campground offers potable water, bathrooms with showers and has a map of all nearby trails. I typically prefer more privacy in my site than what most of the campsites offered but it wasn't horrible. It did get loud at times from cars speeding by on the main road. Cell service was fair. I could send and receive texts but that was about it. Overall, it really depends on the kind of camper you are, but it still was a great experience.

Pretty nice camp spot, this is a small step up from dry camping as the site only has vault toilets…read moreand campsites, no amenities other then that. Bring all the water you need, no onsite that we found. First come first serve only.

Host staff warm and welcoming. We stayed one night for July…read more4th. It was a last minute decision but I was able to find one ada spot available but it was right next to the restroom. People walking through the campsite at all hours of the night thinking it wasn't a site as it isn't clearly visible that it is. So if you don't want that don't get one directly next to the restrooms, but if you are a people person and enjoy talking that would be a great spot if you're disabled. This year for July 4th we found a better site a bit farther away because of my dog. There are lots of trees and great water access for fishing and swimming. A very family friendly place! On the day after July 4th, the local fire department goes through the campground and hands out stuff for the children. It was fun watching before we had to leave . This was a great place to camp to get away from the noise of fireworks too. I definitely will be camping here in the future! Cons: no showers and bring a roll of toilet paper with you in case there isn't any in the restroom in the middle of the night

Great campground. Lots of trees. Has a beach spot for swimming. Huge parking loar for boat access…read moreor extra parking. No showers though.

This is The cutest Back country store you will ever see. Attractive decor, Beautiful live plants…read moreand flowers And picnic tables with umbrellas. This is also an RV Campground

Stopped by for a bathroom break on our way to the Lewis River and SO glad we did. Turns out it was…read morejust before 11am and we were already hungry. We were the first at the window and ordered a couple pizzas. They were ready in 15 minutes and were delicious. The sausage and mama lil's was outstanding, and the pepperoni with black olives was also delicious. The price was reasonable ($22-ish for a pizza) and we ate all of it between the 6 of us. We ate at a nice picnic table outside under an umbrella. We'll definitely be back.

In August 2019, our family stopped by La Wis Wis Campground, which is about 4 miles east of…read morePackwood, WA on U.S. Route 12. We were searching for the Blue Hole Swimming Area, based on a spectacular picture I found in a Washington state travel magazine. Inside La Wis Wis Campground, the blue swimming hole has a cliff where bold teenagers can jump into the deep, glacially cold water below. The campground is somewhat difficult to find, but once you enter the complex, it's best to ask campers where the Blue Hole Swimming Area is located. When we arrived, the rocky area on the beach felt a bit painful on the feet - if you have water slippers, it might be more comfortable. The river is pristine but frigid (the water comes from a glacier) and has a pretty indigo (light aqua color) from above. My 14 year old son and 12 year old son jumped from the cliff into the blue swimming hole and were cheered by.a crowd of families on the opposite shore! This is a fun and memorable activity if you're visiting Mt. Rainier National Park and would like to do something fun on a hot afternoon with teenage kids. But it's not for the faint of heart. We stayed for about 45 minutes before continuing on to Packwood.

Legitimately the worst campground I've ever been to. Our campsite looked huge in photos on the…read morestate site, in reality it was scarcely more than a table on the side of the road through the campground. It's fortunate we were sleeping in a rooftop tent, as there wasn't enough space on the ground for a tent. Almost zero space between your campsite and that of your neighbors, guaranteeing that you will listen to the oblivious hordes of campers slamming their car doors and beeping their automatic car alarms all night long. Reserved a whole weekend here, left after the first night. Happily lost the campground fee for an actual night of sleep.

Easy hike. Beautiful!!! The turquoise water is incredible! Came here with another couple and their…read morebaby - they were able to hike with the baby in a body carrier. Not stroller friendly.

Easy loop hike. A little bit of up then down then up kinda stuff. Its beautiful nature but really…read morenot much real view until the waterfall. Compared to skyline loop it isn't much. But its easy and quick.

We purchased in May then bought another site and sold our first. It's a great getaway and something…read morewe love to do. We use our boat a lot more now and less hassle putting boat in. Beautiful view of the lake.

This is my 2nd review now. I had my remaining lot for sale but last weekend a giant tree snapped…read moreand went through my roof. The damage from this makes my little place a total loss. I needed several people to have access for insurance as well as workers. The people contracted with insurance are not on some list the office has so they can't be let in unless Im present to do so AND stay onsite the entire time they're working. Im 2 hours away and recently had hip revision surgery. If I were able to stay up in camp it wouldn't be so bad but there's a huge hole in my roof and the interior is soaked. The staff has not been helpful one bit. My hope is to clean this site up and sell it so I never, ever have to deal with these people again. BUYERS BEWARE! Membership is about 3k a year. Power and water are frequently out for days. There are frequent rule changes that you aren't aware of unless you attend meetings or hear about it from other members. What a disaster this place has become. Poor communication and frequent misunderstandings among staff, expensive, and just not the carefree relaxed experience it was 9 years ago.

Great food, but also subpar experience. We love the burgers & onion rings here, and my son loves…read morethe BLT (without mushroom). But Lone Fir is rigid in how they treat customers and seems overly focused on making money. During our most recent visit, they refused to accommodate our party of 6 by finding a way to let us sit together. Rather than let us push tables together, bring 6 chairs around a table , or open up another seating area with tables of 6, we were forced to sit apart at tables of 4. They also have very high prices and find ways to run the cost up, like charging for a side of sauce. Our visit just didn't feel very welcoming. Downgrading a star for this and hope they improve the customer experience.

We stopped here for lunch. The food tasted ok. It was SO expensive. $30 for a burger and a coke…read moreno fries just a bag of chips. You also have to pay to use WiFi! There is no cell service there. We also ordered a cup of chili that was a very small portion. The positives; staff were nice and ice cream cones huge. The WiFi thing was very frustrating they send you to the EV charging station where you can stand outside and use internet for 10 minutes.

Nice RV park Close to Home. Checked into Columbia Riverfront RV Park for a quick two night…read moregetaway. Check in was smooth and easy. Staff informed us that the park is now owned by the Port of Woodland. Site 55 was gravel and it was level and gave us plenty of room for our truck and trailer. Checked out the upstairs club room and shot a round of pool. There was no one else in the room. Tried my luck fishing on the beach just below the park. No bites during the two days we were there. Obviously the fish didn't care for the coon shrimp offerings. Park is quiet and kept very clean, pool was open but we didn't use it. There is also a horseshoe pit and basketball hoop that we didn't use either. Will return again since it's so close to home and the location on the river can't be beat.

The Columbia Riverfront RV park runs along the Columbia River and offers beautiful views…read more Great for birding, fishing and watching ships sail by. The sites are level and not too close together, each spot features a grass area and picnic table. The park offers a lovely community center that includes a pool table, foosball table, puzzles and board games. The room also includes tables, a seating area and a small kitchen. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Hello. WiFi is spotty and there is no cable television - but - then that's not what you're here for, is it? For more information see photos.