Is Mossyrock first-come first-served or reservation?

Mossyrock 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 Mossyrock?

Yes, Mossyrock has shower facilities available for campers. Check the amenities section for details on hours and any fees.

How many campsites does Mossyrock have?

Mossyrock has 69 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Mossyrock?

Pets are not allowed at Mossyrock. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Mossyrock?

Mossyrock offers: Showers. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Mossyrock?

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

Mossyrock

4.41

149 reviews

Mossyrock

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784 ft

Price

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Reservable

Sites

69 campsites

Season

Year-round

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Unknown

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Quick Facts

784 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

69 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

Showers

Book on Tacoma Power Parks Official Website

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Mossyrock

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Weather at Mossyrock

Best Time to Camp at Mossyrock

Summer is when this place works best. Mid-60s to low-80s°F during the day, comfortable evenings, and the swimming area is fully open. Water recreation peaks from June through August with easy boat access and long daylight for disc golf rounds. Weekends draw heavy crowds, so arriving early Friday or camping midweek gives you better site selection. Late summer can bring lower reservoir levels that affect boat launching. Check current conditions with Tacoma Power Parks before hauling a trailer.

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5.0 / 5

Top 6% in WA

Summer is peak: swimming and boating fully open; pleasant mid-60s to low-80s temps.

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About Mossyrock

Nestled along the tranquil shores of Riffe Lake, Mossyrock Park welcomes families with sparkling swimming areas, a boat launch for easy lake access, and a surprisingly challenging disc golf course that winds through towering evergreens. You'll find clean, well-maintained facilities throughout this Tacoma Power gem, where lakeside picnics and forest views create the perfect Pacific Northwest escape.

The park includes campsites along the shoreline described by visitors as well‑spaced, partially shaded, clean and family‑friendly.

Weather and SeasonsSummer is when this place works best. Mid-60s to low-80s°F during the day, comfortable evenings, and the swimming area is fully open. Water recreation peaks from June through August with easy boat access and long daylight for disc golf rounds. Weekends draw heavy crowds, so arriving early Friday or camping midweek gives you better site selection. Late summer can bring lower reservoir levels that affect boat launching. Check current conditions with Tacoma Power Parks before hauling a trailer.

Natural Features and SceneryRiffe Lake stretches before you like a vast liquid mirror, its calm waters reflecting the deep green of surrounding forests and often the morning mist that dances across the surface. The designated swimming area offers crystal-clear views across the water, making it easy to keep an eye on young swimmers while you relax on the shore. Beyond the beach, the landscape unfolds in layers—picnic spots tucked along the shoreline where you can watch boats glide past, and a disc golf course that leads you through shaded woods before opening up to breathtaking lake vistas on select holes. It's the kind of setting where you lose track of time watching osprey fish and sunlight play across the water.

Scenic ViewsScenic views of Riffe Lake and surrounding forest; several disc golf holes and picnic areas overlook the water.

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Restrooms/bathrooms, a designated/closed swimming area and beach, a boat ramp for launching boats and kayaks, a disc golf course, campsites and scattered picnic spots along the shoreline. Grounds and facilities are frequently described as clean and well maintained.

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Things to do at Mossyrock

Popular activities include disc golf (well‑maintained course with scorecards/maps), boating and kayaking via the boat ramp, swimming in a designated/closed swimming area with beach access, and shoreline picnicking. Fishing from the lake/boat launch is mentioned by visitors, though some report recent declines in fish activity.

Swimming4.0/5Top 18% in Washington

Boating4.0/5

Fishing3.0/5

Fishing from lake/boat launch mentioned, but locals report a recent decline in fish activity.

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4.4

149 reviews

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Mossyrock is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews

Google reviewers are overwhelmingly positive, praising cleanliness, well‑maintained campsites and facilities, a popular disc golf course, good boat ramp access and family‑friendly lake views. A few complaints note limited dog‑walking areas, occasional loud children in day‑use sections, and reports of decreased fish activity.

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What Campers Love

Well‑maintained disc golf course with scorecards/maps; clean, well‑kept bathrooms and campsites; good boat ramp and boating/kayaking access; designated safe swimming area; scenic lake views and...

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Bring boats or kayaks to use the boat ramp; expect clean restrooms and well‑spaced campsites; plan visits knowing the park closes at dusk; be aware some visitors report limited dog‑walking space and...

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There is an amazing disc golf course here! Very well maintained, excellent views and the even hand out scorecards with maps of the course! Stand up job guys!!; This place has the nicest campsites....

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Families with kids who want a supervised swimming beach, a boat or kayak for the ramp, and a disc golf course that reviewers consistently call well-maintained. Midweek summer arrivals get better site selection.

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Dog owners will find the off-leash and walking options limited. Anglers expecting active bites should know locals report the fishing has slowed in recent years, and the park closes at dusk.

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