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Title: camping in the coweeman???????
Post by: elkhunter3178 on October 22, 2012, 03:48:32 PM
does anyone know of a spot to camp in the coweenman other than on rose valley road. looking around headquarters, ostrander etc. I hear there is DNR land in the coweeman however, I can find a definite line of where it is. Any help would be appreciated.
Title: Re: camping in the coweeman???????
Post by: bowkid on October 25, 2012, 12:26:13 PM
I have usually camped on Rose Valley Rd, don't know about other places other than some private places you can pay to camp but they maybe full by now.  Just don't camp behind any gates.  Good luck
Title: Re: camping in the coweeman???????
Post by: scout/sniper on October 25, 2012, 12:29:24 PM
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Title: Re: camping in the coweeman???????
Post by: lonedave on October 25, 2012, 07:51:29 PM
Scout

Check the Cowlitz County website assessor's page and click on the GIS maps.  You can zoom in and identify the owner for each parcel.  It'll take a while, but you can find them.  There are probably several State property types that are public besides the ones that specifically say DNR.

Dave
Title: Re: camping in the coweeman???????
Post by: scout/sniper on October 26, 2012, 06:49:52 AM
Scout

Check the Cowlitz County website assessor's page and click on the GIS maps.  You can zoom in and identify the owner for each parcel.  It'll take a while, but you can find them.  There are probably several State property types that are public besides the ones that specifically say DNR.

Dave
:yeah:....Good Idea, thanks.
Title: Re: camping in the coweeman???????
Post by: Opportunist on October 26, 2012, 09:50:42 PM
Most of the descent state land camp sites are already taken. Groups will setup their camps as soon as the gates open and keep them up all season. Good luck
Title: Re: camping in the coweeman???????
Post by: Little Fish on October 27, 2012, 10:39:10 PM
There is some state land up off headquarters road., but as stated most folks grab a spot on whatever available landing as soon as the gates open. Its probably still worth a look. Have you picked up a DNR land map and scouted the area?
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