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Cowlitz River Campground
Hosted by Owen · Mossyrock, Washington
2 sites · RV, Tent · 7 acres
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97% Recommend35 ratings · 31 reviews
Campers visiting Owen's property frequently praise the warm hospitality and the well-kept campsites. The site is noted for its proximity to the river, making it an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts. However, some visitors mention the traffic noise due to the site's closeness to the road, which might disturb the otherwise tranquil setting. Despite this, the overall experience is often described as relaxing and enjoyable, with many guests appreciating the clean facilities and the convenience of the location.
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· September 2026
Tent ·
Campsite #2
The views were beautiful! Nicely maintained property with clean porta potty. Lots of fishing nearby.
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· August 2026
20 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Campsite #1
Great access to the river and fairly close to Mt. St Helen's. Host is very nice. Only downside was some traffic noise.
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Campsite #2
I unfortunately had to cancel my trip and couldn't stay, but the host was incredibly kind and accommodating during our messages. The communication was wonderful, and the property looks beautiful. I hope to stay there in the future!
Great little camp site! Very clean and tidy. We loved being so close to the Cowlitz boat launch, making it easy to get up in the morning and get on the river fast. Camp site #1 was a great size for 2 families and we appreciated that it was dog friendly! We were a little surprised how close the site was to the road, but other than that it was a great & convenient site!
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· August 2026
18 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Campsite #1
We loved staying at Owen's property. He was very welcoming and even brought us a slab of fresh steelhead to throw on the BBQ. The site was very well maintained and the bathroom was clean. We also saw so much wildlife. The one thing we didn't enjoy was being so close to the road and the noise. We will be back ❤️
The tent camping at camp site #2 was very nice. It had plenty of space for two tents, a small fire pit (with wood!), car parking and a clean porta potty. Everything we needed. It was a tad noisy feom cars on the nearby streets but the noise ended by bed time.
Owen has a great spot and one of the friendliest and helpful hosts I have encountered. He greatly makes you feel welcomed.
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· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite #1
The campsite is very well kept, open, and full of beautiful wildlife. I seriously could not have picked a better stay!
What a gem! Everything was clean and well maintained. Owen was friendly and communicative. I most appreciate the locked gate and proximity to the river.
Great hospitality and communication! I definitely plan on working with this host again!!
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· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite #2
Owen was an exceptional host. He communicated clearly, checked in & made sure we were comfortable during our whole stay. The location was perfect and close to different activities. We booked both campsite #1 & #2, and were able to fit 4 cars, 1 truck & a small camper.
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· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite #1
Owen was an exceptional host. He communicated clearly, checked in & made sure we were comfortable during our whole stay. The location was perfect and close to different activities. We booked both campsite #1 & #2, and were able to fit 4 cars, 1 truck & a small camper. Would definitely book again
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· July 2026
15 ft campervan · With pets ·
Campsite #1
We had such a great stay at Owen's land. He's worked hard to make this the perfect weekend getaway. Beautiful, shady and easy to find. We felt like we were surrounded in a theater of trees in site 1. And so close to both the Cowlitz River and Mayfield lake we were able to enjoy both. Owen is an A+ Communicater and Host. We left feeling rested, refreshed and bathed in nature's calm. Go adventure! Glad we did.
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· May 2026
We had a wonderful weekend away at Owen’s camping spot. We enjoyed how close it was to the River for fishing. Area was clean and very relaxing. Owen was a great host! Will definitely return for another weekend of fun. Thanks Owen for being so friendly 😊
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· April 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Campsite #1
(We booked Campsite 1 & 2)
This HiCamp site exceeded our expectations in every way. The location was stunning—quiet, scenic, and surrounded by nature. Owen (the host) clearly puts a lot of care into the space, with thoughtful touches that made our stay extra comfortable. Owen did an amazing job at communicating and be accomdating towards our group of (10 and 2 dogs). Everything was clean and well organized, and we appreciated how private and relaxing it felt. It’s the perfect spot whether you’re looking to unwind or explore the outdoors. Can’t wait to return!
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· April 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Campsite #2
This HiCamp site exceeded our expectations in every way. The location was stunning—quiet, scenic, and surrounded by nature. Owen (the host) clearly puts a lot of care into the space, with thoughtful touches that made our stay extra comfortable. Owen did an amazing job at communicating and be accomdating towards our group of (10 and 2 dogs). Everything was clean and well organized, and we appreciated how private and relaxing it felt. It’s the perfect spot whether you’re looking to unwind or explore the outdoors. Can’t wait to return!
Owen is a super kind and responsive camp host. He was very welcoming and shared some of his knowledge about fishing the river from his years of experience on the water.
The campsite itself was extremely clean and probably the cleanest porta potty ive ever seen. Plus its just a hop and skip away from the barrier dam fishing site. I would definitely recommend a stay here. Thanks, Owen!
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· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Campsite #2
It is a lovely spot! Owen is a wonderful host. Very communicative and friendly. We would book again.
We had such a wonderful experience! Owen was such a great host and very kind and helpful.
We loved being so close to the river so we could fish! Spacious campsite!
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· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Campsite #1
Had a great time at the campsite. We took our kayaks and went out to Mayfield lake for the day. The campsite was great for us and our dogs hanging out by the campfire.
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· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Campsite #2
We enjoyed our stay! Nice little nook that's away from the other busy campgrounds in the area.
Owen has quick to respond and make sure we had good directions from the get-go! There is a small chainlink gate and he had it down and the site ready when we arrived. Contact over text only but he was definitely open to popping over if we needed anything.
The site was clean, level, and set up nicely.
Great space for us to relax and the dogs had freedom to run around and explore. I would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
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· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite #1
Owen was great and so helpful! Definitely next time we'll go fishing with him!
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· July 2025
Super nice and quiet, Owen came by when we first got there and introduced himself as well as explaining a few things, which was super nice! The porta potty was super clean and so was the rest of the camp!
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· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Campsite #2
Owen was a great host and very helpful. Overall are stay was very pleasant and the location was perfect for us.
Owen, the host was super engaging and even gave us some homemade apple butter that his wife had canned, it was wonderful. Unfortunately, the space for each campsite was rather small and they were right next to each other. Luckily, I rented both sites because I didn't want to have to stress about my dog not getting along with another dog. In the photos it led me to believe that the river was just a short trail walk from the campsite, but in reality, it's across the street and about half mile walk down to the public area of the barrier dam. Serious fisherman fish there and do not appreciate people letting their dogs in the water. Also there was allot of road noise due to the fact that your right next to the road
I absolutely loved this space! As a solo camper with mobility issues this was perfect for my dog and me.
It is directly off the road but it doesn't feel like it, especially in camp #2.
The peaceful birdsong & the sound of frogs provides a peaceful soundtrack, which is occasionally accompanied by the horns down on the river at the hatchery.
While the site itself doesn't have hiking trails, it's just minutes away from 2 different fish hatcheries, river access & other local wildlife attractions.
When I arrived I was greeted warmly by Owen, who came bearing gifts from him & his wife - a jar of delicious apple butter, some freshly picked cherries & half a dozen fresh eggs...I had forgotten how delicious farm fresh eggs really are!
My dog really enjoyed the space - but it's definitely wise to leash your dogs & small children for safety. (My dog is generally stuck to me like Velcro & rarely wanders off, but he did & got too close to the road - 💯 my fault for having him off leash)
This site is excellent for folks who are new to solo camping & want to learn with a safety net.
It's also excellent if you have mobility issues and can't walk far to set up a camp. You can back your car right up to either site to unload & set up camp.
It also boasts the cleanest out house I've ever seen (seriously).
tl;dr It's a easy access site, pretty, birdsong central to several pretty places to walk, Owen is a great host, clean outhouse & good for those with mobility issues.
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Campsite #2
Owen did a wonderful job of creating a peaceful and inviting space to camp. We rented both sites for a group camping trip and spent 2 nights. We were surrounded by trees, wildflowers and birds. The large gravel area was level and accommodated a 10x20 canopy and 4 cars with plenty of room to get around. Both sites had a large, level, sandy area with a fire ring and lots of room for tents. The bathroom was clean and well stocked. Even though we were bordered by 2 roads, the noise was minimal during the day and gone by night.
Owen is a friendly and responsive host. He stopped by at check-in to make sure we had everything we needed and gifted us fresh eggs and homemade apple butter, and swung by another time to make sure we were still doing alright and brought us fresh picked cherries. What a treat! I highly recommend Owen's site and plan to stay again when I'm back in the area. And if you're into fishing, be sure to ask about his guided trips!
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Campsite #1
Owen did a wonderful job of creating a peaceful and inviting space to camp. We rented both sites for a group camping trip and spent 2 nights. We were surrounded by trees, wildflowers and birds. The large gravel area was level and accommodated a 10x20 canopy and 4 cars with plenty of room to get around. Both sites had a large, level, sandy area with a fire ring and lots of room for tents. The bathroom was clean and well stocked. Even though we were bordered by 2 roads, the noise was minimal during the day and gone by night.
Owen is a friendly and responsive host. He stopped by at check-in to make sure we had everything we needed and gifted us fresh eggs and homemade apple butter, and swung by another time to make sure we were still doing alright and brought us fresh picked cherries. What a treat! I highly recommend Owen's site and plan to stay again when I'm back in the area. And if you're into fishing, be sure to ask about his guided trips!
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Campsite #2
Owen was a great host. He was very communicative and he took the time to greet us at the site. He even went out of the way and brought us eggs from his chickens and some homemade plum jam that his wife made.
Location
Mossyrock, Lewis County, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Owen M.
Joined in January 2025Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 5 hours
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