Ike Kinswa State Park RV & Campground Guide
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The Ike Kinswa State Park is located on the northern shore of Mayfield Lake in Washington state. The park covers a 421-acre area with 46,000 feet of freshwater shoreline, where boating, fishing, paddling, and swimming are the favorite water activities. A 2.5-mile hiking trail lets you get close to the wilderness-like habitat. The park is located just 59 miles south of Olympia, WA, and close to the towns of Mossyrock and Silver Creek.
Spring 38-71 F
Summer 50-80 F
Fall 36-73 F
Winter 32-50 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Ike Kinswa State Park
Late spring, summer, and early fall are the best seasons to camp at Ike Kinswa State Park as the winter months tend to be cold and rainy with no fishing allowed. The dump station is closed during the winter as well, potentially limiting the length of your stay. The best method of camping at Ike Kinswa State Park is in an RV. If you don't have an RV, try visiting RVshare to find rentals available in the immediate area.
Ike Kinswa State Park Campground
The Ike Kinswa State Park Campground offers 75 RV campsites, 39 of which have the full-hookup capability. The campground is inside the park and includes restrooms and showers. The spaces are 60 feet in length and handle both back-ins and pull-thrus. The park is also ADA-accessible in most areas.
Water hookup: Yes
Electric hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: No, but a dump station is on-site
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $35-$50 per night
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to dusk
Riffe Lake Campground
Riffe Lake Campground lies beside Riffe Lake, a reservoir created by the construction of the Mossyrock Dam. The campground is located 5 miles to the east of Mossyrock. Once there, you'll find stunning views of the lake, 16 newly graveled and leveled RV campsites, and excellent fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities.
Water hookup: Yes
Electric hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: Yes, but only for 11 of the 16 RV campsites
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $39.96 per night for water/power hookup sites, $46.40 per night for sewer-added sites
Office hours: Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Harmony Lakeside RV Park
Located 3 miles north of Mossyrock, Harmony Lakeside RV Park is a full-service RV campground. The park offers 80 RV campsites on the northern shore of Mayfield Lake, and you can choose from shaded or open sites with ample space for big rigs. The park offers rentals for boats, kayaks, canoes, pedalboards, and party boats. The lake provides the rest in the way of fishing, swimming, and water skiing. Call ahead to make reservations as this park tends to fill quickly during the weekends.
Water hookup: Yes
Electric hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $51.25-$71.25 per night
Office hours: Saturday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
What to Do at
Ike Kinswa State Park
Inside Ike Kinswa State Park
For a park that only covers an area of 421 acres, Ike Kinswa State Park is filled with opportunities for both campers and picnickers. The park features 2.5 miles of hiking trails as well as 2 miles of biking trails. Different varieties of giant trees cover the park, including Douglas fir, cedar, western hemlock, spruce, alder, and several others. Under the trees, visitors can find 54 picnic tables, often beside fire rings, interspersed throughout the park in places where the views are especially attractive. There's a beach on Mayfield Lake that's 46,000 feet long interrupted by a two-lane paved boat-launch area and a 40-foot boat-handling pier. The park is in a relatively remote area, allowing for natural sounds, especially at night.
How to Get to
Ike Kinswa State Park
Ike Kinswa State Park is easy to find. Whether you're traveling north or south on I-5, take the U.S. Highway 12 exit and travel east. Follow the road for about 20 miles to Silver Creek, WA. Take Washington Highway 122 East (WA-122 E) out of Silver Creek, WA, for 4 miles and find the Larson Road exit. Traveling Larson Road for just over a mile gets you to the park.
Entering Ike Kinswa State Park
The office at Ike Kinswa State Park is open year-round from 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Fees for RV campsites are organized by season: Winter (November 1 to March 31), Shoulder (from April 1 to May 15, and September 16 to October 31), and Peak (May 15 to September 15).
Partial-hookup sites include electricity with no guarantee of water or sewer. Full-hookup sites guarantee electricity, water, and sewer. All RV sites rent by the night.
Ike Kinswa State Park Fees for partial-hookup sites : $30.0
Winter, $30; Shoulder, $30-$40; Peak, $35-$45
Ike Kinswa State Park Fees for full-hookup sites : $35.0
Winter, $35; Shoulder, $35 -$45; Peak, $40-$50
Ike Kinswa State Park Reservation Fee : $8.0
$8 when made online, $10 when made over the phone
Ike Kinswa State Park Reservation change fee : $8.0
$8 when made online, $10 when made via phone
Before you visit Ike Kinswa State Park, check out RVshare to find out how to rent an RV. After your visit, let everyone know your thoughts on the park by sending any photos to [email protected]. You can also tag RVshare on your social media sites.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ike Kinswa State Park
The best time of the year to visit Ike Kinswa State Park in Washington state is during the summer, when temperatures are warmer, to enjoy activities such as paddling, canoeing, and hiking.
The state park is located along 46,000 acres of shoreline and experiences typical northwestern weather. Summers don't get too hot, and winter isn't too cold, with nighttime lows in the 30s. However, the climate is wet, so bring a raincoat.
There are 75 RV campsites located inside Ike Kinswa State Park at the campground. Of the 75 sites, 39 have full hookups, including 30/50 amp sites. There aren't sewer hookups, but a dumps station is onsite and available spring-fall.
Ike Kinswa State Park accepts reservations during the peak season. However, no reservations are accepted from October-April. RVers should plan for the possibility of not securing a spot during this time. Nightly fees are $35-$50.
Washington state parks comply with ADA requirements. Ike Kinswa State Park is no exception. Most park areas, including the campgrounds, are ADA-accessible, so everyone can enjoy nature and have a relaxing getaway.
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