Camp Kalama RV Park

Campground in Kalama, WA • 105 RV Sites

At the confluence of the Kalama and Columbia Rivers in Kalama, Washington—just off Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County where the basalt cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge give way to the green valley below Mount St. Helens and the river's salmon and steelhead runs define the local fishing calendar more thoroughly than any other single fact about the region—Camp Kalama RV Park delivers 158 sites, a private boat launch with direct river access, and the specific combination of full hookup infrastructure and salmonid fishery access that serious Pacific Northwest river anglers build travel schedules around. Chinook, coho, and steelhead return to the Kalama River in overlapping runs throughout the year, and the boat launch steps from the campsite removes the only practical obstacle between a traveling angler and the water. One hundred fifty-eight total sites include 64 full hookup positions with 30 and 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections, 49 sites with electric and water only, and 50 tent-only sites serving the camping population without RVs. Thirty-eight pull-through configurations handle large motorhomes and fifth wheels with trailers without the river-bank backing maneuvers that confined campground layouts impose on arriving guests with long rigs. On-site laundry, a camp store, clean bathrooms and showers, fire pits at sites, complimentary WiFi, and a seasonal café complete the daily amenity infrastructure. The pet-friendly policy welcomes the dogs that river fishing campgrounds have always attracted alongside the anglers who consider a campground without a dog park incomplete. The Kalama River's salmon and steelhead fishery is the primary reason that anglers from throughout the Pacific Northwest know the camp by name. The river's wild steelhead run—entering the Columbia from the Pacific and turning upstream into the Kalama in the winter and spring season—provides some of the finest wild steelhead fishing accessible from an I-5 campground in Washington State. Chinook season runs through the summer and fall, coho fill the river in autumn, and the campground's boat launch gives guests with drift boats, jet sleds, and kayaks immediate water access without a public ramp wait. The Columbia River waterfront less than 10 minutes from the campground provides the broader context of Pacific Northwest river geography—the Columbia's 1,243-mile course from British Columbia to the Pacific representing the most significant river system in the American West by water volume, and the stretch above and below Kalama providing the navigation channel, the industrial port facilities, and the wildlife habitat that the lower Columbia estuary supports in extraordinary variety. McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge, a McMenamins-branded historic hotel and restaurant on the Columbia waterfront, provides the regional dining and entertainment option that distinguishes Kalama from other I-5 river stops. Three Rivers Golf Course and Lewis River Golf Course, both within 20 minutes, serve the golfing segment of the campground population. Camp Kalama RV Park is open year-round in the Pacific Northwest climate that Cowlitz County's lower elevation makes genuinely mild relative to the Cascade passes above. The winter steelhead season fills the campground with anglers specifically during the period when most campgrounds on the I-5 corridor are at their quietest. Summer Chinook season represents a separate demand peak. Reserve your full hookup site and boat launch access, check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's current run report for the Kalama, and let one of the Pacific Northwest's finest steelhead rivers earn its reputation from the end of the campground's boat ramp.

Campground rules and policies

Registrations and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Check-in for RV sites is 1:00 pm and for cabins is 3:00 pm.
- Check-out is 11:00 am sharp every day, including weekends and holidays.
- Late check-outs may incur a fee at management's discretion.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the onsite manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Pet Policy
- Pets are allowed in designated areas.
- Waste must be picked up immediately.
- Leash maximum length is 6 feet.
- No unattended pets are allowed.
- No pet pens, cages, runs, or kennels are permitted.
- Aggressive or excessively barking dogs may be required to leave the park.
- Assistance animals with proper documentation are allowed.
- Maximum of 2 pets per site unless approved.
- A $100 move-in fee applies.
- A $50 pet fee applies per pet.Speed Limit
- The speed limit in the park is 5 mph.Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.Site & RV Requirements
- RVs must remain on blocks at all times and must be kept clean.
- No metal is permitted on pavement.
- RVs must be parked within site lines with no overhang onto grass.
- All RVs must be fully self-contained.
- Sites are marked from power pole to power pole and must be respected.
- All belongings and vehicles must remain within the designated site area.
- Only appropriate outdoor rv furniture is allowed.
- No alterations or additions such as gazebos, porches, decks, tarps, or lockers are permitted.
- Toys and bicycles must be stored neatly out of sight.
- A maximum of 3 potted plants or planter boxes is allowed.Site Occupancy $ Storage Rules
- No trailers, boats, dirt bikes, or utility trailers may be stored or parked on sites.
- No tarps, extra refrigerators, freezers, coolers, boxes, clotheslines, garbage cans, or debris are allowed outside.
- Sewer lines must be off the ground and placed on a sewer track for proper flow.
- No leaking is permitted.
- Violations may result in a $250 fine, and repeat offenders may be required to leave.Vehicles & Parking
- One street-legal vehicle is allowed per site in addition to the RV.
- Additional vehicles may be allowed at management discretion and may incur a fee.
- Vehicles must be in good operating condition, with no leaks and current tags.
- Oversized vehicles are not permitted.
- Vehicles must be parked entirely within the site on pavement.
- RV and vehicle repairs are not permitted within the park.
- Towing may be enforced for violations.Visitors & Extended Stay
- Visitors must follow all park policies and leave by 10:00 pm.
- Overnight visitors must be approved and may incur a fee.
- Guests staying longer than 15 days in a 60-day period must be approved and may incur additional fees.Smoking & Fire Safety
- No smoking is allowed inside park facilities or around buildings.
- Cigarette butts left around may incur a $10 fine per butt.
- No fireworks are allowed on park property.Utilities & Maintenance
- All utility connections must be tight and secure.
- Residents are responsible for utility payments.
- No interference or tampering with park property or management is allowed.Conduct
- Orderly conduct is required, and intoxication, profane language, excessive noise, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior is not tolerated.Facilities Use (Bathrooms & Laundry)
- Bathrooms and showers are for occupants or approved guests only and must be left clean after use.
- No bathing of pets or use of hair dye is allowed in facilities.
- Laundry facilities are for residents and approved guests only and must not be overloaded.
- No large items or pet bedding may be washed.
- Users under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Waste Disposal
- Garbage must be placed in dumpsters or recycling bins in closed plastic bags.
- Boxes must be flattened before disposal.
- No appliances or large household items are allowed.
- Violations may result in a $100 dumping fee.Reservation
- Daily reservations are charged 100% of the reservation total at the time of booking.
- Monthly reservations moving in on the 1st of the month are charged the full month.
- Monthly reservations moving in on the 2nd or later are charged a prorated current month plus the entire next month.Liability & Responsibility
- Use of park facilities is at your own risk.
- Management is not responsible for accidents, injuries, theft, vandalism, or natural events.
- Residents are responsible for violations committed by visitors or family members.