Forested riverside park preserving a section of the historic travel corridor explored by Lewis and Clark while offering camping, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation.
Day-use and campground areas are closed November 1 through March 31
Camping fees vary by campsite type and season
How to Get There
From Dayton (7 mi): Take US-12 W from Dayton, continue along the Touchet River corridor for approximately 7 miles, and arrive at Lewis & Clark Trail State Park at 36149 Highway 12.
Overview
Lewis & Clark Trail State Park is a small but historically significant destination nestled along the Touchet River in southeastern Washington. The park occupies a landscape associated with the route followed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition during its return journey in 1806. Shaded by mature ponderosa pines, cottonwoods, maples, and alders, the site stands out as a green oasis amid the rolling grasslands and agricultural fields of the surrounding region. Its unusual blend of river habitat and dry inland terrain creates a distinctive environment that attracts both outdoor enthusiasts and history-minded travelers.
Today, visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, birdwatching, fishing, and riverside recreation while learning about the area's role in western exploration. Interpretive displays help connect the landscape to the expedition's travels through what would later become Washington State. The park's peaceful setting, abundant wildlife, and scenic river corridor provide an inviting atmosphere for families and travelers seeking a relaxing stop along historic routes of the Pacific Northwest. Though modest in size, the park offers a rewarding combination of natural beauty and frontier history.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official Washington State Parks pages for the Lewis & Clark Trail State Park, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
