Outdoor Activities

Raymond Airport
Sightings of white-tailed kites, passerines, Northern Harriers and various falcons are common here. The Raymond Airport is located three miles west of Raymond on Highway 105.

North River
West of the airport on SR 105, wintering Willets are often sighted on the mudflats at the mouth of North River. Whimbrels, Long-billed Curlew, and Marbled Godwit are also common.

Tokeland Marina and Bay Center
Marbled Godwit, Long-billed Curlew, Whimbrel and Dowitchers can be seen in these locations in winter and during migration. Year-round the variety of waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors is outstanding.

Washaway Beach
North of Tokeland on SR 105, this stretch of erosion scarred beach has recently been fortified by a man-made jetty. A flock of brown pelicans can often be sighted feeding in the shallow waters of the beach.

Butte Creek Picnic Area
North of Raymond on SR 101, Butte Creek is an excellent example of high quality murrelet habitat. The marbled murrelet can be observed in the pre-dawn hours and are characterized by a high pitched “keer keer” vocalization which sounds like a seabird. About the size of a robin and flying very rapidly, they resemble jet fighter planes in their swiftness..

The beaches of North Cove and Grayland are famous for their productive razor clam beds. Clam digging on the beaches is a favorite activity for locals and visitors alike. There are many different types of clamdigging equipment.

Tubular clamming guns come in either aluminum or plastic forms and clamming shovel lengths can vary greatly. Give each of these types a try and choose the one that fits you best.

Tokeland Marina
Close to restaurants and motels in Tokeland. Boat ramp, tent sites, RV parks, convenience store, restrooms. Overnight moorage available. 360-267-2888.

Smith Creek
This boat launch offers access to two different rivers, Smith Creek and North River. Head directly east up Smith Creek or follow the river to the right under the Highway 105 bridge and you’re on North River. Smith Creek is a calm, easy paddle that winds its way through forested areas. Heron and kingfisher can be seen, as well as hawks and other wildlife. Watch the muddy banks for animal trails and tracks. Paddlers on North River will go past a community of float houses, which dot the bank as you travel east. Like Smith Creek, birds and other wildlife are plentiful. A series of shallow rapids lies approximately 3-4 miles from the put-in. WDFW parking access decal is required at the boat launch.

Willapa Landing
Boat Ramp, fishing pier, bathrooms, interpretive signage, and nature trial at this twelve-acre park in Raymond. Convenient to restaurants, motels.

Willapa River at Wilson Creek Ramp
Recommended boat length at 16”. Restrooms. WDFW parking access decal required.

Helen Davis Park
On the Willapa River at the west end of South Bend. Convenient to restaurants and motels. Picnic tables..

Bay Center Ramp
Boat launch in the Bay Center basin at the mouth of the Palix River. There may be lots of commercial fishing in this area, so keep a sharp lookout. Campsites and RV facilities are nearby at Bush Pioneer County Park.

Palix River Boat Ramp
Access to the upper Palix River and miles of meandering through meadows rich with wildlife. WDFW parking access decal required.

One of the most challenging and picturesque nine-hole golf courses in Southwest Washington is Willapa Harbor Golf Course at 2424 Fowler Street in Raymond.

Located on the south fork of the picturesque Willapa River, the course is known for having some of the best greens in Western Washington.

Contact Information
Phone: (360) 942-4653