City: Toledo, WA
County: Lewis County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.45864112, -122.80728901
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Cowlitz River
3 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
Upstream from here (5.6 mi from take-out)
3. salmon hatchery to Blue Creek access (The Lower)
7.5 mi
9 ft/mi
III
Upstream from here (12.3 mi from take-out)
2. Cispus River to Barrier Dam
35.8 mi
16 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Massey Bar is a boat ramp access point on the Cowlitz River near Toledo in Lewis County, Washington. The site is open year-round and offers a single parking lot for vehicle access. The ramp serves as a takeout point for drift boaters and paddlers completing the Blue Creek to Massey Bar section—one of several popular river segments on the Cowlitz.
**What to Expect:** This is a functional launch/takeout area suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats. Facilities are basic—expect parking and ramp access only, with no hand launch options, fishing platforms, or ADA-accessible parking. The Cowlitz River in this section is popular with drift fishers and recreational paddlers, making it an active area during peak seasons. The ramp provides a logical takeout for paddlers running the upper drift sections of the river.
**Planning Your Visit:** Check current river conditions before launching, as water flow and accessibility can vary seasonally. This is a day-use area with minimal amenities, so plan accordingly with supplies and parking. For specific questions about ramp conditions or access details, contact Lewis County Parks & Recreation directly.
**What to Expect:** This is a functional launch/takeout area suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats. Facilities are basic—expect parking and ramp access only, with no hand launch options, fishing platforms, or ADA-accessible parking. The Cowlitz River in this section is popular with drift fishers and recreational paddlers, making it an active area during peak seasons. The ramp provides a logical takeout for paddlers running the upper drift sections of the river.
**Planning Your Visit:** Check current river conditions before launching, as water flow and accessibility can vary seasonally. This is a day-use area with minimal amenities, so plan accordingly with supplies and parking. For specific questions about ramp conditions or access details, contact Lewis County Parks & Recreation directly.