Kalama
Kalama became incorporated in 1890 and has been the County seat, was the western terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad, and has survived fires and floods.
Kalama is known for its successful port providing business and outdoor recreation opportunities and has a population of 2,344.
Kalamas Port boasts on one of the few developed access points to the Lower Columbia River with a large sand beach at Ahles Point and Rasmussen Park. The community offers miles of walking, jogging, and biking trails, fishing, boating, windsurfing, downtown shops, and totem poles symbolizing Kalamas deep connections with Native American Indian Tribes.
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Boat and Fishing
BEGINNERS HOLE- Located on I-5 exit 32, turn east on Kalama River Road, go 1.2 miles past the store. The beginners hole is a water access area perfect for fishing.
Includes: fishing access, restrooms, parking
CAMP KALAMA RV PARK– Camp Kalama sits beside the Interstate and banks of the Kalama River, offering campers fishing, boating access, and a great view of Mt. St. Helen’s.
Includes: campsites, boat launch, beach area, store, shower, laundry, restrooms, dump site, handicap access, cafe, fishing access, playground
KALAMA INDUSTRIAL AND MEEKER TRAILS- This 1.4 mile gravel area provides a comfortable trail that goes along the banks of the Kalama River to the Columbia River.
Includes: parking, trails, fishing access
KRESS LAKE- is located off of I-5, .3 miles down Old Highway 99. Kress Lake is a perfect area for fishing access.
Includes: restrooms, dock, parking, handicap access, trails, fishing access
MAHAFFEY’S CAMPGROUND- is located on 1135 Kalama River Road. Maheffey’s Campground offers campers with scenery and nearby local attractions gives campers a fun and relaxing experience
Includes: campsites. water access, bathrooms, fishing access, Boat launch
MODROW BRIDGE- is located along I-5 take off exit 32. Turn east on Kalama River Road, go 1.2 miles, turn east across Modrow Bridge, and just past bridge turn left down dirt road to access. Modrow Bridge offers visitors access to bank fishing and boating.
Includes: fishing access, boating access
PORT OF KALAMA MARINA- is located along the Columbia River at 110 W Marine Drive. The Marina provides visitors a day use area, boat access, long term boat slips, and numerous other services!
Includes: boat launch, parking, restrooms, picnic area and tables, walking trail, playground, parks, gasoline, diesel services, guest moorage, stationary pump out, tennis
PRICHARD’S- is located off Exit 32 from I-5. Take Kalama River Road and Go East for 5 miles then across from Prichard Store. On the right is Prichards water access site and is perfect for fishing access.
Includes: fishing access
RASMUSSEN PARK- is located on North Hendrickson Drive. Rasmussen Park provides access to walking trails, a playground area, sports, and much more!
Includes: beach, fishing, horseshoes, basketball courts, tennis, restrooms, walking path, volleyball nets, picnic shelters
SPORTSMANS LOOP- Located off I-5 to Exit 32, west on Kalama River Road for 0.3 mi, left on Fisherman’s Loop Rd (Private Road) is access to Sportsmans Loop site. This water access site is a fishing site.
Includes: fishing access
UPPER KALAMA WATER ACCESS- Located on Kalama River Road from I-5 go 3.5 miles and turn right on dirt road to access area. It is an area for fishing and boating access.
Includes: fishing, boat launch
Bus Stops
ELM STREET- is located at Toteff Park on Elm Street.
Includes: bus Station
Campgrounds
CAMP KALAMA RV PARK– Camp Kalama sits beside the Interstate and banks of the Kalama River, offering campers fishing, boating access, and a great view of Mt. St. Helen’s.
Includes: campsites, boat launch, beach area, store, shower, laundry, restrooms, dump site, handicap access, cafe, fishing access, playground
MAHAFFEY’S CAMPGROUND- is located on 1135 Kalama River Road. Maheffey’s Campground offers campers with scenery and nearby local attractions gives campers a fun and relaxing experience
Includes: campsites. water access, bathrooms, fishing access, boat launch
Eat Smart
KALAMA HELPING HAND- is located on Cloverdale Road. The Kalama Helping Hand serves as a local food and clothing bank.
Includes: food bank, clothing bank, personal care
Fairgrounds
KALAMA COMMUNITY FAIRGROUNDS– is located on Kalama River Road at Haydu Park. The Kalama Community Fairgrounds grant visitors fun experiences from animal showing and exhibits to games, food, and entertainment!
Includes: animal exhibits, food, vendor tables, rides, games, animal showmanship, animal judging, entertainment
Library
KALAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY– Kalama Public Library on 1st street offers book access, discussion groups, computer access, and free computer classes.
Includes: book access, computer access, book talk groups
Parks
HAYDU PARK- is located on Kalama River Road. Haydu Park is home to sports fields, horse riding arena, and access to the Kalama River frontage.
Includes: restrooms, sports fields, sports courts, water access, fishing access, tennis courts, basketball courts.
MARINE PARK- is located on Marine Drive. Marine Park gives visitors fun activities from sports to walking paths.
Includes: walking path, tennis court, baseball diamond, playground equipment, picnic tables
RASMUSSEN PARK- is located on North Hendrickson Drive. Rasmussen provides access to walking trails, a playground area, sports, and much more!
Includes: beach, fishing, horseshoes, basketball courts, tennis, restrooms, walking path, volleyball nets, picnic shelters
STONE FOREST PARK- is located on Stone Forest Drive providing playground equipment.
Includes: playground equipment
TOTEFF PARK- Right off of I-5 exit 30 is a grassy open space providing a picnic and a playground area.
Includes: restrooms, playground, picnic area
MARUHN PARK- is located on Frontage Road providing a covered area and open grass field.
Includes: cover, open space
HORIZON PARK- is located on Horizon Drive providing an open grass area, playground equipment, and picnic area.
Includes: picnic area, playground equipment
Sports
HAYDU PARK- is located on Kalama River Road. Haydu Park is home to sports fields, horse riding arena, and views of the Kalama River frontage.
Includes: restrooms, soccer fields, baseball fields, sports courts, water access
MARINE PARK- is located on Marine Drive. Marine Park provides fun activities from sports to walking paths.
Includes: walking path, tennis court, baseball diamond, playground equipment, picnic tables
RASMUSSEN PARK- is located on North Hendrickson Drive. Rasmussen Park provides walking trails, a playground area, sports, and much more!
Includes: beach, fishing, horseshoes, basketball courts, tennis, restrooms, walking path, volleyball nets, picnic shelters
Trails
KALAMA INDUSTRIAL AND MEEKER TRAILS- This 1.4 mile trail goes along the banks of the Kalama River to the Columbia River.
Includes: parking, trails, fishing access
KRESS LAKE- is located off of I-5 on exit 32. Kress Lake is open for fishing and trail access.
Includes: restrooms, dock, parking, handicap access, trails, fishing access, parking
MARINE PARK- is located on Marine Drive. Marine Park gives visitors fun activities from sports to walking paths.
Includes: walking path, tennis court, baseball diamond, playground equipment, picnic tables
RASMUSSEN PARK- is located on North Hendrickson Drive. Rasmussen Park provides walking trails, a playground area, sports, and much more!
Includes: beach, fishing, horseshoes, basketball courts, tennis, restrooms, walking path, volleyball nets, picnic shelters