Mossyrock Park

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Tacoma Power’s Mossyrock Park is a family-friendly getaway with access to Riffe Lake (formed by Mossyrock Dam) in Lewis County. Our dams generate clean, renewable hydroelectric energy.

We are currently accepting applications for Seasonal Park and Grounds Maintenance Aides. This list of applicants will also be used to fill vacancies at our parks in Taidnapam Park, Mossyrock, & Mayfield. Embrace the great outdoors and join our dynamic team, where you’ll be part of a community committed to maintaining the beauty of our parks. Click here for more information and to apply 

Get updates on lake levels, boat launches and swim areas, or call 1-888-502-8690 for recorded info.

Get current burn ban information. See the Department of Natural Resources for burn ban details by county.

Check out the Mossyrock Park brochure.

Reservations

Or call 833-290-8180 for reservations.

  • Reserve individual sites up to nine months in advance for dates between May 15 and Sept. 15.
  • Reserve group camps up to nine months in advance for dates between May 15 and Sept. 15.
  • Between Sept. 16 and May 14, our individual campsites are walk-in only (first-come, first-served; reservations are not available), except for Dec. 20 through Jan. 1 when the park is closed.
Know Before You Go
  • Learn about reservation policies and park rules.
  • Reserve individual sites up to nine months in advance for dates between May 15 and Sept. 15.
  • Reserve group camps up to nine months in advance for dates between May 15 and Sept. 15.
  • Between Sept. 16 and May 14, our individual campsites are walk-in only (first-come, first-served; reservations are not available), except for Dec. 20 through Jan. 1 when the park is closed.
  • Please note that during hot weather or high demand for electricity in the park, electrical service may be disrupted or unavailable.
  • The park has a new concessionaire: Visit Nisser’s Snack Shack for hand-dipped cones, real milkshakes, pizza, candy, beverages, snacks, firewood, ice, and more. The Snack Shack is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through at least Sept. 12.
No reservation

Available campsites that have not been reserved are available for one-night “walk-in” stays between May 15 and Sept. 15.

Between Sept. 16 and May 14, our individual campsites are walk-in only (first-come, first-served; reservations are not available), except for Dec. 20 through Jan. 1 when the park is closed.

About Mossyrock Park Camping
  • Year-round camping, day-use area and boat launch (park is closed Dec. 20 – Jan. 1)
  • 152 individual campsites (76 water/electric hookups)
  • Two primitive group camps (12 sites, no hookups)
  • Fire rings and picnic tables in all campsites
Park Features
  • Boat launch (lake level permitting)
  • Fish cleaning station
  • Swimming area
  • Playground
  • Disc golf
  • Dog park
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Volleyball court
  • Coin-operated showers
  • Wheelchair-accessible sites and restrooms
  • Water faucets throughout campground
  • Reservable kitchen shelter
  • Concessionaire: Nisser’s Snack Shack
  • Trails: half-mile trail and 3.5-mile loop trail (of which 0.8 miles is wheelchair accessible)
Day Use

There is a $10 day-use parking fee charged on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Enjoy free day-use parking on other days. When day-use parking is full, additional visitors will be turned away until parking spaces become available.

Mossyrock Park is closed Dec. 20 – Jan. 1

Park Fees

Camping Fees:

Jan. 2 – May 14
Water/electric (30 amp) – $38
No hookups – $30
Walk-in tent and S’mores Loop sites – $25
12-site primitive group camps – Closed

May 15 – Sept. 15
Water/electric (30 amp) – $49
No hookups – $40
Walk-in tent and S’mores Loop sites – $34
12-site primitive group camps – $315

Sept. 16 – Dec. 19
Water/electric (30 amp) – $38
No hookups – $30
Walk-in tent and S’mores Loop sites – $25
12-site primitive group camps – Closed

Other Fees:

  • Extra vehicle, if space allows (no charge for towed vehicles) – $15
  • Unattended vehicle – $20
  • Individual or group reservation fee – $8 online or $10 by phone
  • Day-use parking (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends) – $10
  • Season day-use pass – $70
  • Extra vehicle season pass – $150
  • Kitchen shelter – $50

Discounts:

  • Senior, disability, or military discount for camping -$10
Driving Directions

From Tacoma, take Interstate 5 south to Highway 12 East (Exit 68). Drive east on Highway 12 for approximately 21 miles. Turn right on Williams Street (flashing yellow light). Continue several blocks on Williams Street to a “T” intersection in the town of Mossyrock. Turn left onto State Street. Outside of town, State Street becomes Mossyrock Road East and then Ajlune Road. Ajlune Road leads into the park.

Mossyrock Park Latitude: N 46 30 58.6; Longitude: W 122 25 24.5

Contact Information

Address
Mossyrock Park
202 Ajlune Rd.
Mossyrock, WA 98564

Contacts
Park office: 360-983-3900
Fishing and recreation line: 888-502-8690
Reservations: 833-290-8180

To apply to become a volunteer camp host, please call 360-983-3900.

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