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Activities and Stuff to Do |
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What floats your boat? Fishing, hiking, photography, horseback riding, mountain biking? How about a helicopter ride up the valley to check out the most famous volcano in the nation?
Make Eco Park Resort your basecamp as you explore not only the Mt. St. Helens area, but all of Southwest Washington. And we're just two hours away from Portland, Oregon--and a wee bit farther from Seattle.
Rent a cozy cabin, or bring your RV. Or try something entirely new and different--stay in a yurt!
We're open year-round, so make reservations to come up during the off-season and see the elk as they come through the park. Take a look at our latest video here.
| Bring your binoculars and see how many of these you can find: Ladder Back Woodpecker; Evening Grosbeak; Steller's Jay; Black-capped Chickadee; Gray Jay; Canada Goose; Great Blue Heron; Red-tailed Hawk; Spotted Owl; Barn Owl; Screech Owl; Horned owl; Wood Ducks; Mallard Ducks, Bald Eagles. They've all been spotted in and around the resort. Bring your guidebook and see if you can help us add to the list. |  |
Slap on your helmet and knee pads, bring your bike and get ready to tackle the logging roads and trails. Eco Park has direct access to miles of roads and trails that will supply all skill-levels with an enjoyable day's ride. Whether you're out to conquer the most demanding of trails, or just interested in a pleasant afternoon's pedal, you'll be sure to enjoy your biking experience in the valley. |
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Like fishing? Then come on up! There are several good spots on the river. The scenery is splendid and the fishing is great. Rent a cabin for your base camp and find your own secret spot. Links of interest to Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife's Website:
Fishing Rules: website
Fishing Info: website
Fishing Spots:
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Need to buy a license to fish or hunt in the area? Get your in-state or out-of-state licenses at: Drew's Grocery Drew's Provides:
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Get your permit and come up during the season of your choice. You can't find a better basecamp that one of our cozy, propane-heated cabins.
Space is limited and reservations required. Hunting packages are available.
Hunting Info: http://wdfw.wa.gov/huntcorn.htm
GoHunt mapping info: http://wdfw.wa.gov/mapping/gohunt/
Permits can be obtained at Drew's
Hunting Units in the area:--GMU 520 Winston
--GMU 524 Margaret (permit only)
--GMU 556 Toutle (permit only)
--GMU 522 Loo-wit (permit only)
**There is no hunting in Eco Park Resort**
RIDE THE ECO PARK ADVENTURE TRAILS!
Call us at 360-274-7007 during office hours 9am-6pm PST) to reserve your two hour ride. Or e-mail us.
Current Rate: $60.00 per person / per two-hours
Bookable Time Slots:
Wednesday—Sunday
- 8am—10am
- 11am—1pm
- 1pm—3pm
Monday/Tuesdays are reserved for special groups that have made prior arrangements.
Restrictions apply: age and weight limits. Please contact us for information. Space is limited, and reservations are strongly recommended. Take a look at the Horse Photo Gallery, and you will be ready to saddle up.
We are surrounded by wildlife. Elk, deer, owls, squirrels...you name it, they're around. You'll have plenty of opportunity for wildlife viewing inside Eco Park, as well as outside of our boundaries. Bring some Field Guides with you to identify the critters, tracks and scat you'll see.
And don't forget your digital, film and video cameras. You'll want to capture the sights you'll see!
For more information on Washington Elk, click here.
We partner with Applebee Aviation to provide opportunities for our guests to have an aerial view of Mt. St. Helens and the surrounding area.
The service will start up again in June, weather permitting. Contact Applebee Aviation at 1-866-311-Heli to book your once-in-a-lifetime view of the mountain! Their web site is here: Applebee Aviation's Web Site.
All flights are conducted on a weather-permitting basis and are subject to availability.
Customized tours are available on request. Please call for availability and flight schedule.
Awesome Combo
$249 per person + tax
- Blast Zone Tour
$199 per person + tax - Crater Tour
$149 per person + tax
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Guest Testimonial: It has been a real treat to stay with the Smith Family at the Eco Park in Toutle. They are such exceptional hosts. Both Mark and Dawn have gone above and beyond to make the students comfortable and provide an enriched learning environment. Every meal becomes a lesson. Every campfire brings stories of life in the area. The park is so close to the Monument, and there are so many opportunities for exploration that few may be aware of if they do not leave the highway. The highlight of my years in Washington was the time spent at the Tent and Breakfast in the midst of the Blast Zone. I have never felt so small and insignificant, yet in complete and utter awe of my environment. As the students put it, "It's awesome!" Mark Woods, Science Teacher Oak Park, Illinois |
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