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Cowlitz River Rentals

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· Lewis, Washington
70 acres hosted by Hazelanna M.
25 RV/tent sites
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Great for groups
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.
Near Mount Rainier National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Nisqually Entrance.
Private sites
97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Hazelanna is a Star Host
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WELCOME to Cowlitz River Rentals! We will be hosting a number of events this year, so be sure to plan your stay accordingly. 2024 EVENTS May 4 - Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run (on foot) May 4-5 - Beasts Endurance 1 adventure event (on foot) May 24-27 (Memorial Day wknd) - Moonshiners Jeep Races July 27-28 Muddaubers Jeep Races Aug 2-4 - Flivvers at the River Aug 3 - Gambler 500 "Run Forest Run" road rally & forest trash cleanup Aug 3-4 HooptieX car racing Aug 10 - Trail Mix 2024 endurance trail race (on foot) We plan to be open from May 1 - September 30, 2024. We do have some sites open for Labor Day this year. What is special here? -- Very large and spacious sites, w/no charges for extra tents and vehicles. -- Distance between sites for privacy. -- Room to accommodate large groups with multiple camp vehicles. -- River views from almost every site. -- "Float the Loop"-A 20-30 min river float without leaving the property. -- Pets off leash as long as they are under control. -- Four beaches that can be accessed by all campers. -- Many paths for walking and bicycling. -- An atmosphere to relax and play like a kid again! Thank you, to all who stayed with us in our first season. We hope you had lots of fun, in spite of the dust. We are now in the process of revamping some of the camping areas to allow for a better camping experience. We have created some new sites and have changed the capacity of others. Many names have changed, so be sure to read the descriptions. The names on the 2023 reviews may be off as well, since we changed some names and moved things around. We are also now have a website: CowlitzRiverRentals.com It is online with basic info. We will be adding more site information soon. Within the site listings her on Hipcamp, I will clearly notate if a site is brand new, or if it has a name/location change for 2024. We had to adjust our check-in/check-out to noon. You are welcome to come to the property early, and stay on the property until early evening to enjoy the river....there are plenty of places to park before you check-in or after you check-out. This is only valid for the days that you are booked. We will have a spigot with potable water available at the gate area. There will be plenty of porta potties spread throughout the property. These are cleaned weekly. This year we will have an option to pack out your own garbage or use our dumpster for $10/bag. Our 2024 season will have 10 Group sites and 15 Individual sites on 70 acres. Our sites are listed as: -Individual - up to 6 people -Group - up to 16 people. All of our group sites can accommodate much larger groups. Please call to make those reservations, so that we can make sure your specific needs can be met. USE THESE COORDINATES (46.5354948, -121.9697498) to get to the access road at Milepost 114.5 on Hwy 12, just west of Randle, WA. Once arriving there, follow the posted instructions. or USE THE WRITTEN DIRECTIONS in the BOOKING CONFIRMATION.....PLEASE! The sites are listed based on reviews, as a default of the Hipcamp site. Please scroll through. Not all sites can accommodate groups. Some sites are not feasible for large trailers. Click on a site for more details in the description. We offer some of the most beautiful scenery in western Washington. Here you will find the peaceful quiet of being "away from it all", yet in reality you are only a little over a mile from the local grocery store, restaurants, and gas stations along Hwy 12 in Randle. Randle is a gateway to many other outdoor areas and activities including Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens. We have a private entry from the highway, so you can feel safe leaving your camp set up while you take day excursions. We have sites scattered across 70 acres. Your perfect camping site may be found in the fields, in the shade of the trees, by the river, in view of Mt. Adams, or a combination of these. You can be assured plenty of space for privacy and quiet, even if other campers are in the vicinity. We currently host newly developed, private river access, camp areas on the upper Cowlitz River. Many of the sites may have a lot of dirt rather than grass. This dirt turns to dust in dry weather. We are hoping to have most of them seeded with grass, but we will see how that goes (grows). This has been a cattle grazing pasture for the past 100 years. It is also flood plain, so we get a fresh covering of river silt almost every year. This also turns to a fine powdery dust in dry weather. However, many say that the river access, the surrounding beauty, and the privacy, far outweigh the inconvenience of any dust. The property has a TWO MILE perimeter.....there is plenty of room! We have 25 site locations strategically spread across this large acreage, each with its own "personality" and benefits. All campers have the ability to access the river at any of the four beaches. One of the most common comments from our campers is that they cannot believe how much space is between campsites. This year, almost all of the sites have a view of the river. We make an effort to maintain site privacy and a peaceful atmosphere. We value being in the outdoors, with the feeling of "getting away", without having the rules, restrictions, and the crowded conditions found in typical campground areas.... we figure you do too. We just ask that you respect other campers, especially concerning campsite noise levels at night. Campers can "float the loop" which consists of launching on the upriver side of the peninsula, floating/kayaking around to the downriver side, getting out and walking across the field to launch again. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION FOR EACH SITE to find out what type of vehicle it can handle. We have pictures for many, but we will be working through the winter and spring to develop others. The only Hipcamp site location pinpoint will be for the access road at the highway. Please look at the picture of our site map to see where your site is located. We have to do this because people have not been reading the directions given, and our neighbors have given negative feedback about strangers driving into their yards. New pics will be added as we get them. Please feel free to ask questions about any site. Most areas can be accessed with 2wd vehicles, although certain areas may be a little rough for something with low clearance. Some sites are more friendly to larger trailers than others. Please read the descriptions and ask questions if you are unsure. We have four separate riverbars, some with sandy beach areas. There is plenty of river space for all. Ask us about river floating and kayak options. Let us know if you have a special group event. We are very flexible and can help you create the situation that would suit your group the best. Pets are welcome, but be aware that coyotes, bobcat, and cougar have been sited in the valley. There are also eagles and hawks to be aware of for smaller animals. Feel free to reach out with questions before booking to make sure all of your needs can be accommodated. Things to be considered: Need for campfire wood, need for water, types of vehicles, your camping goal (group get together or total solitude with peace and quiet), quick easy access to the main road or camping way off the path, best pet areas, best kid friendly areas, ect. We welcome your questions. Our goal is to help you make great memories!
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Dali Q.recommends
September 7, 2023
Group 06- The Fort
Amazing time at Cowlitz
Great spot for day soak!! The water is glacier run off so it’s a bit on the colder side but me and my friends loved it. Nothing beats a morning glacier water shower. Hazelanna was so accommodating for anything we needed so I’d highly recommend! The path to the site is a lil dusty but as long as you don’t really care about getting your car a bit dirty it’s so well worth it.
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Crystal B.recommends
September 7, 2023
Ind 13 - Bobcat Den
Great location right on the river! Camp host was incredibly hospitable. She brought us a picnic table and floats to use on the river. Avoid really dry times of year as the dust and wind can be pretty bad. Overall, we had an amazing time. We will be back!
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Carly M.recommends
September 5, 2023
Group 07- The Point
Thanks for the memories! 💕
Gorgeous. Just beautiful land. Blackberries everywhere, but they’ve done an excellent job of clearing them away from the camping spaces. Dusty, but with a little rain it was perfectly compacted down. Host was amazing, even helped us put up a shelter space and brought a port-o-potty closer to our site. We will 100% be back. This is a hidden gem.
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Mike T.recommends
September 1, 2023
Group 07- The Point
Awsome time!
This spot was awsome the host was very accommodating but never hovered as I've seen in the past would totally recommend this place. Look forward to going again next year!!
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Aaron F.recommends
August 29, 2023
Group 10 -Elk Corner
Perf: Hiking Rainer National Park!
Perfect campsite if you are looking to either hang by the river or Hike in Mt. Rainer National Park. The property managers are nothing but delightful and helpful. Thanks for a great stay!
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Mike B.recommends
August 28, 2023
Ind 12- Berry Patch
You won’t be disappointed
We loved this property. It was easy to access, close to necessities, but totally isolated from any highway noise. The sites are nicely spaced apart to accommodate modest groups. Hazelanna was a perfect host and pleasant to visit with. Big rig access was not a problem.
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Lewis, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Hazelanna M.Joined in January 2018
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