Cowlitz Kayak

Cowlitz KayakCowlitz KayakCowlitz Kayak

Cowlitz Kayak

Cowlitz KayakCowlitz KayakCowlitz Kayak
  • Home
  • Places to Paddle
  • Favorite Lakes
  • Kayak River Shuttle Buddy
  • Demo Rent Kayaks at SLR
  • Paddle Gear
  • Local Visitor Spots
  • Cowlitz Labor Day Float
  • More
    • Home
    • Places to Paddle
    • Favorite Lakes
    • Kayak River Shuttle Buddy
    • Demo Rent Kayaks at SLR
    • Paddle Gear
    • Local Visitor Spots
    • Cowlitz Labor Day Float
  • Home
  • Places to Paddle
  • Favorite Lakes
  • Kayak River Shuttle Buddy
  • Demo Rent Kayaks at SLR
  • Paddle Gear
  • Local Visitor Spots
  • Cowlitz Labor Day Float

CowlitzKayak.com Paddle Places Map Click on a new location

Paddle The Lower Cowlitz River

Cowlitz River Water Trail Access Spots

Starting Below Mayfield Lake Barrier Dam

  • Barrier Dam Boat Launch (Pit Toilet)
  • Blue Creek Boat Launch (Pit Toilet)
  • Buckley Road Boat Launch (Pit Toilet)
  • Downtown Toledo (Bathrooms, Store Drinks and Snacks, Mexican Restaurant, Donna's Place Restaurant, Camping at Kemp Olson Park
  • Mandy Road Boat Launch at I-5 Left Side (Pit Toilet)
  • Olequa Crossing Boat Launch - Halfway to Castle Rock (Pit Toilet)
  • Hogg Island Right Side River Access to Westside Highway
  • Castle Rock High School Boat Launch
  • Lions Pride Park South Castle Rock
  • Carnival Market Right Side Westside Highway
  • Downtown Kelso Hall of Justice under Bridge
  • Gerhart Gardens Final Stop before the Columbia River


Cowlitz River Boat Launches "one way trips"

Barrier Dam Boat Launch

*Highest Point you can start on the Cowlitz River Below Mayfield Lake


*Advanced Paddlers swift Currents in places, if you haven't been before ask to join us on a group paddle


  • Average Time to Blue Creek Boat Launch 2 Hours
  • Average Time to Downtown Toledo 4-5 Hours if you stop for a break


*Map Link https://maps.app.goo.gl/5W957f7C1J67Ci5Y7

Blue Creek Boat Launch

Blue Creek to Downtown Toledo Great River Float


  • *There is Swiftwater*

 5 minutes after you launch stay to the left of the island keep the kayak straight and enjoy the small washboard  

  • How to get to Blue Creek Fish Hatchery Boat Launch Map Link

https://maps.app.goo.gl/WcfonqyvzfhdCsGv7

  • 2 1/2 Hours average time to Downtown Toledo Boat Launch

Buckley Road Boat Launch

Buckley Road Massey Bar 

  • Bathroom Stop 
  • 1 hour or less to Downtown Toledo
  • Very Begginer Friendly 
  • Map Link https://maps.app.goo.gl/BrtCKLeFoSH2nEBP7

Downtown Toledo Boat Launch

  VisitToledoWa.com

Look for the Big Bridge and the boat launch will be on the right hand side catch the eddy and glide into the boat launch with ease. 

 

Toledo Downtown Cowlitz River Front Street Boat Launch

100 Front St, Toledo, WA 98591

Map Link


Great Camping with Showers close by At Kemp Olson Park 


Mandy Road I-5 Boat Launch

Olequa Creeek Cowlitz Boat Launch

Mandy Road Boat Launch just under I-5 Highway 

Map Link 

Olequa Creeek Cowlitz Boat Launch

Olequa Creeek Cowlitz Boat Launch

 Olequa Crossing Boat Launch halfway between Toledo and Castle Rock with a pit toilet and only 8 minutes by car to Gee Cee's Truck Stop for food and drinks. Map Link  

Castle Rock North County Park Cowlitz River Boat Launch

Looking to buy a canoe or kayak of your own? We've got you covered with our selection of high-quality boats from top brands. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect boat to fit your needs and budget.

Carnival Market West Side Highway Cowlitz Boat Launch

Looking to buy a canoe or kayak of your own? We've got you covered with our selection of high-quality boats from top brands. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect boat to fit your needs and budget.

Gerhart Gardens Cowlitz Boat Launch "Last Launch before Columbia River"

Gerhart Gardens Cowlitz Boat Launch "Last Launch before Columbia River"

Last Boat Launch before you reach the Columbia River at Gerhart Gardens

Discover the Local Lakes of Southwest Washington!!

Silver Lake near Mt St Helens

Coldwater Lake at Mt St Helens

Coldwater Lake at Mt St Helens

Join one of our experienced guides on a canoe tour of the area's most beautiful waterways. Our tours are perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers looking for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Coldwater Lake at Mt St Helens

Coldwater Lake at Mt St Helens

Coldwater Lake at Mt St Helens

Join one of our experienced guides on a canoe tour of the area's most beautiful waterways. Our tours are perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers looking for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Lake Sacajawea Longview

Coldwater Lake at Mt St Helens

Highway 12 Mayfield Lake Ike Kinswa State park

Highlights around Lake Sacajawea Great Wildlife for being in town Turtles on the logs, ducks, Blue Herrons, and lots of fishing

  1. East End by the YMCA Map
  2. Center of the lake at Martins Dock Gravel Kayak Canoe Launch Map
  3. Ocean Beach Highway Access on Kessler Blvd Map

Highway 12 Mayfield Lake Ike Kinswa State park

Highway 12 Mayfield Lake Ike Kinswa State park

Highway 12 Mayfield Lake Ike Kinswa State park

Join one of our experienced guides on a canoe tour of the area's most beautiful waterways. Our tours are perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers looking for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Lake Scanewa near Randle

Highway 12 Mayfield Lake Ike Kinswa State park

Lake Scanewa near Randle

Join one of our experienced guides on a canoe tour of the area's most beautiful waterways. Our tours are perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers looking for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Lake Scanewa near Randle

Highway 12 Mayfield Lake Ike Kinswa State park

Lake Scanewa near Randle

Join one of our experienced guides on a canoe tour of the area's most beautiful waterways. Our tours are perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers looking for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Lake Merwin east of Woodland

Lake Merwin east of Woodland

Lake Merwin east of Woodland

  • Cresap Bay Boat launch
  • Speelayi Bay Boat Launch in the winter months

Yale Lake east of Woodland

Lake Merwin east of Woodland

Lake Merwin east of Woodland

  • Yale Lake Park with gret views of Mt St Helens on the South Side and only 15 miles to the Ape Caves and further to Lava Canyon
  • Great spots to eat Lone Fir Resort in Cougar


Battle Ground Lkae

Lake Merwin east of Woodland

Battle Ground Lkae

Join one of our group paddles

Join Other Paddlers

Visit the Facebook Group

Copyright © 2025 Cowlitz Kayak - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

  • Places to Paddle
  • Favorite Lakes
  • Kayak River Shuttle Buddy
  • Demo Rent Kayaks at SLR
  • Paddle Gear
  • Local Visitor Spots
  • Cowlitz Labor Day Float

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept