White Pass Scenic Byway
Ike Kinswa State Park, WA
Located on the north side of Mayfield Lake, Ike Kinswa State Park is a densely forested 454-acre park with 46,600 feet of freshwater shoreline. The Cowlitz Indians originally inhabited the area around this park, and they used an area above the bridge as a burial ground. Many of the graves were moved before the flooding of the Mayfield Dam. The park was originally named Mayfield Lake State Park, but was changed in 1971 to honor Ike Kinswa, a representative of his people.
The park offers a great number of recreational opportunities and is open year-round. Many visitors enjoy picnicking, camping, boating, water skiing, fishing, and hiking here. It also has an interpretive trail within its boundaries.
Photo Credits
- Public domain. US Forest Service

