Lewis and Clark State Park

Lewis and Clark State Park is a 621-acre camping park in Lewis County, Washington State, situated in one of the state's last major stands of old-growth forest. The park environment comprises coniferous trees, wetlands, streams, dense vegetation and wet prairie. The old north spur of the Oregon Trail passed through the park site. When pioneers used this road, ramps had to be built over some of the downed logs, as the travelers had no saws capable of cutting through them. A self-guided half-mile interpretive trail displays information on the park's old growth forest. An eight mile hiking trail and a five mile equestrian trail are also available. The nearby John R. Jackson House, a log cabin constructed in 1845, was the first American pioneer home built north of the Columbia River. A replica of that home was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, and some original pioneer artifacts are on display at the cabin. Jackson House tours are available year-round by appointment.