Is Mayfield Lake first-come first-served or reservation?

Mayfield Lake accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Mayfield Lake?

Mayfield Lake does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Mayfield Lake have?

Mayfield Lake has 130 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Mayfield Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mayfield Lake. Dogs must typically be kept on a leash (usually 6 feet or shorter) and under control at all times. Be sure to clean up after your pet and check for any breed or size restrictions.

What amenities are available at Mayfield Lake?

Mayfield Lake offers: Restrooms, Pets Allowed. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Mayfield Lake?

Popular activities at Mayfield Lake include Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Boating. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Mayfield Lake

3.47

103 reviews

Mayfield Lake

Top 13% in WASpring

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440 ft

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130 campsites

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Year-round

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Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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440 ft

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130 campsites

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Mayfield Lake

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Best Time to Camp at Mayfield Lake

Summer brings the best conditions: daytime highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F with cool evenings in the 50s to 60s°F. This is when the marina, boat rentals, and swim beach operate at full capacity. Expect busy weekends and reserve early. Outside summer, services scale back and weather becomes less reliable for water activities.

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4.0 / 5

Top 13% in WA

Positive review signals for spring: visitors note relaxing, quiet stays in the season.

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About Mayfield Lake

Mayfield Lake sits on the shore of Lake Mayfield reservoir in southwestern Washington at 440 feet elevation. The resort-style campground has 130 sites including RV hookups, tent sites, cabins, and a wooded island reached by dock. A marina offers boat rentals and launch access. Recent reviews warn of crowded conditions, maintenance issues, and inconsistent service, so read current feedback before booking.

Resort-style lakeside property offering a mix of lodging and camping types suitable for families and groups.

Weather and SeasonsSummer brings the best conditions: daytime highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F with cool evenings in the 50s to 60s°F. This is when the marina, boat rentals, and swim beach operate at full capacity. Expect busy weekends and reserve early. Outside summer, services scale back and weather becomes less reliable for water activities.

Natural Features and SceneryLake Mayfield is a Cowlitz River reservoir backed by forested hills. The main camping area sits near the waterfront marina and designated swim beach. A small wooded island connected by dock holds tent sites surrounded by trees and water. The setting is developed reservoir recreation rather than wilderness. Expect boat traffic, mowed lawns, and a resort feel. Shade varies by site. Some reviewers note brown or discolored water quality.

Geological RegionLake Mayfield reservoir on the Cowlitz River, Lewis County (southwestern Washington)

Scenic ViewsViews are primarily of Lake Mayfield, the marina and surrounding low forested hills; not noted for mountain vistas.

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Total Campsites130 campsites

Best CampsitesThe wooded island tent sites once offered the most seclusion from the crowded main area. Recent reports warn the island has no potable water, steep or narrow access, and limited water views. Bring your own water and supplies. Reviewers now describe even the island as less private than expected, so manage expectations.

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Developed lakeside resort with a marina, on-site store/convenience shop, multiple lodging types (cabins, condos, bunkhouses) and RV/tent camping. Reviews report restrooms and bathrooms on site but frequent maintenance and cleanliness problems, occasional closures, and overflowing trash; island walk‑in tent sites have no water.

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Things to do at Mayfield Lake

Lake-centered recreation is the primary draw: boating, fishing, a small designated swim/beach area, and some short walks. The park operates a marina with boat moorage and rentals and offers a mix of on‑ and off‑water activities.

Fishing4.0/5

Boating4.0/5

Resort marina with rentals, launch and moorage; lake recreation is the site's primary draw.

Hiking3.0/5

Swimming3.0/5

Small designated swim beach for wading and kids; not a large or sandy swim destination.

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Hazards & AlertsDocumented hazards and issues reported by visitors include: steep, narrow and uneven access to the island tent sites (including at least one report of a protruding rod causing injury), no potable water available on the island, periodic brown/discolored water and occasional unannounced water shutoffs in the developed campground, and uneven/narrow RV sites that may require extensive leveling. Some guests also report broken or unsafe playground structures and general maintenance concerns.

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3.5

103 reviews

Mixed Reviews

Mayfield Lake has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviews are mixed: many praise the lake access, marina/boat rentals, and the variety of lodging options; however, numerous recent reviews complain about a crowded, 'parking‑lot' style layout, maintenance and cleanliness problems, unreliable store/office hours, water quality/interruptions, and declining management/customer service.

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Based on 103 reviews

What Campers Love

Direct lake access and marina; variety of lodging choices (cabins, condos, bunkhouses, RV and tent sites) that can accommodate family groups; occasional friendly/helpful staff and a pleasant lakeside...

Based on 103 reviews

Common Concerns

– **“Parking lot” style sites**: Many reviews describe both tent and RV areas as feeling like a parking lot—crowded, little privacy, minimal landscaping, and every square inch packed with rigs or...

Based on 103 reviews

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Expect a developed, RV‑resort feel rather than secluded forest camping; bring leveling blocks for RVs and carry your own water and supplies for island tent sites (no water on the island). Check...

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Selected reviewer comments from listings: 'Feels more like a parking lot than camping.'; 'Water was brown for pretty much a day.'; 'Great location, super nice RV resort with cabins to rent. And...

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Families who want to boat and swim without leaving camp will find the marina and rental options genuinely convenient, especially mid-week in summer when the parking-lot density eases up and the swim beach isn't shoulder-to-shoulder.

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RVers who need level ground, reliable water, and working restrooms will find all three uncertain here; recent reviews show a consistent slide in maintenance, and a few campers have reported staff interactions that felt unwelcoming.

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Ike Kinswa State Park sits on the shores of Mayfield Lake in southwest Washington, 121 sites spread across wooded loops with RV hookups, tent sites, and heated cabins. Sites run $20–30 per night and fill quickly on summer weekends. The park draws boaters, swimmers, and anglers looking for lake access paired with forested privacy.

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