Mayfield Lake Camping
notifications Text me when there's a cancellation at Mayfield Lake
Overview
A brief introduction to Mayfield Lake
Lake Mayfield is a reservoir located near Mossyrock, Washington, in Lewis County. It was created by Mayfield Dam on the Cowlitz River, one of the dams in the Columbia River watershed.
The Mayfield Dam was constructed in 1963 as a concrete arch and gravity dam. At 250 feet (76 m) high and capable of generating 162 megawatts, it supplies Tacoma Power with a large percentage of its entire hydroelectric power supply, second only to Mossyrock Dam.
The Cowlitz River Arm is significantly colder than the rest of the lake due to its proximity to the Riffe Lake which is created by Mossyrock Dam. The water from Riffe Lake flows through the Mossyrock Powerhouse's two hydroelectric generators. The Tilton River arm is much warmer and shallower due to past landslides. Ike Kinswa State Park is located on a peninsula bounded by the Cowlitz River and the Tilton River. The lake contains an island with a lighthouse.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, there were many water ski and wake board tournaments held on the lake's Winston Creek arm where the Lake Mayfield Resort is located. The Mayfield Lake Youth camp is located up the Winston Creek arm adjacent to the Winston Creek Falls. The lake is also home to tiger muskies. Tiger muskies were introduced in 1993 to help control northern pikeminnow (squawfish) populations.
ARE Mayfield Lake campsites SOLD OUT?
We can help! Many campsite reservations are cancelled daily. Just tell us when you’d like to camp at Mayfield Lake, and how long you want to camp for. We’ll text you when a suitable spot opens up!
Scan for cancellationsContact Mayfield Lake
- Tacoma Public Utilities
- Booking site: https://tacomapower.goingtocamp.com
Spotted an error?
Whoops! Sometimes we make mistakes. Want to help improve the Mayfield Lake listing? Please suggest a correction.
Other nearby parks
Open to camping at other nearby parks? Here are a few other parks you'll find in the vicinity.
Reviews
Camper reviews for Mayfield Lake
Be the first to post a review of Mayfield Lake!
How was your visit to Mayfield Lake? Share your review of Mayfield Lake and help fellow nature-lovers make an informed decision.
Post a reviewPlease be nice. Around here, we try to be helpful, inclusive, and constructive.
Map
View a map of Mayfield Lake
UNABLE TO RESERVE A CAMPSITE?
Get notified when a sold-out campground has availability
Tell us when, where, and how long you want to camp for. We’ll notify you (via SMS) when a suitable spot opens up at that campground—so you can nab that sold-out campsite reservation!
