Cowlitz - La Wis Wis CG to Packwood – Cowlitz – 1. La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood

14' Oar Raft

**NO BOAT RAMPS at put-in or takeout**

After discovering there were no boat ramps, we launched from a campsite with a 40' yard carry. This stretch of river is beautiful, but be prepared for lots of wood in play. The water is a deep emerald color in a beautiful drainage with great mountain views. Several splashy rapids in the first couple miles and then it turns into a meandering float through braided channels. The takeout is a public access point just upstream of Skate Creek Bridge in Packwood. The parking area is a good distance away from the river with a wooden bridge crossing to portage. Our crew of four did it with no problems, but would have been near impossible with just two of us.

Reporter	Jesse Loveday
Gauge Reading	3020 cfs at COWLITZ RIVER AT PACKWOOD, WA
Flow	Medium Flow