PacifiCorp operates several recreational facilities associated with the Lewis River projects. These facilities include 304 camping sites, 278 picnic sites, several boat ramps, swimming beaches, fishing access, and day use areas. These recreation destinations are very popular - in 1998 about 750,000 people visited PacifiCorp's Lewis River facilities.
For latest information, road conditions, etc. please call Cougar Bar & Grill 360.238.5252 or Jack's Restaurant & Store 360.231.4276
Merwin Dam
"The Merwin project was placed in service in 1931. Merwin is a 313-foot high concrete arch type dam. It creates Merwin Lake, a 4,040-acre impoundment popular with a wide variety of recreationists." Click on the link above for photos and information about Merwin Day Use Park, Speelyai Day Use Park and Cresap Bay Campground.
Yale Dam
"The Yale project was completed in 1953. The earth fill embankment dam is 323 feet high. It features a 3,780-acre reservoir." Click on the link above for photos and information about Saddle Dam Day Use Park, Yale Day Use Park and Cougar Tents Only Campground.
Swift Dam
"When initially built in 1958, the 512-foot Swift dam was one of the highest earth fill dams in the world. The Swift reservoir is 4,600 acres and provides a variety of fishing, camping, swimming, and other recreational opportunities." Click on the link above for photos and information about Swift Campground and Eagle Cliff Picnic Area.
Boat Launches Below Merwin Dam
Click here for information about Lewis River boat
launches provided by PacifiCorp, WDFW, and others
-downstream from Merwin Dam.
For complete information regarding access,
reservations, regulations, etc., click on the
picture to go to Pacific Power Recreation web site.
