Ike Kinswa State Park

Ike Kinswa State Park is a public recreation area on the northern side of Lake Mayfield, located three miles (4.8 km) northwest of Mossyrock in Lewis County, Washington. The state park covers 421 acres (170 ha) that include 46,000 feet (14,000 m) of shoreline mostly along the Tilton River including the point where the Tilton and Cowlitz rivers once merged. The park offers boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing and windsurfing plus facilities for camping, hiking, and mountain biking, It is managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.[2]

Ike Kinswa State Park
Ike Kinswa State Park, April 2013
Location in the state of Washington
LocationLewis, Washington, United States
Coordinates46°33′54″N 122°32′09″W[1]
Area421 acres (170 ha)
Elevation427 ft (130 m)[1]
Established1963
OperatorWashington State Parks and Recreation Commission
WebsiteIke Kinswa State Park

History

The park came into existence with the construction of the Mayfield Dam in 1963. In 1971, the park's original name, Mayfield Lake State Park, was changed to Ike Kinswa State Park, in honor of a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.[2]

References
  1. "Ike Kinswa State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Ike Kinswa State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
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