Moulton Falls Regional Park

Moulton Falls Bridge


Update 11/20: The bridge has been reopened after a closure to restore the iconic wood bridge. All trails and areas of the park are open.

This 387-acre park, at the confluence of the East Fork of the Lewis River and Big Tree Creek, features two waterfalls and an arch bridge more than three stories high.

The park sits on both sides of the river and is heavily forested.

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad excursion train also passes through the park.

Areas of interest include volcanic rock formations from early lava flows, historic Indian meeting grounds, a swing bridge on Big Tree Creek and access to the 7.5-mile Bells Mountain Trail.

Facilities

Swimming

Signs saying no jumping or diving from arch bridge.

Swimming is allowed at Moulton Falls Regional Park. However, there are no lifeguards on duty.

The river can have swift currents and water depths can vary. Park users swim at their own risk.

Parents are urged to be vigilant watching children near the water.

Please, no diving or jumping off of the arch bridge. People have been seriously injured jumping from the bridge, including one high-profile incident in summer 2018.

Additionally, in the spring local rivers are still running fast and cold. Swimming in cold water can:
-Cause you to involuntarily gasp and inhale water.
-Cause you to lose muscle control in your arms, legs, hands and feet.
Even the strongest swimmers can experience these effects of cold water. Wearing a life jacket greatly reduces these risks. If you choose to go into a natural body of water to cool off, wear a life jacket!
While swimming is allowed in most Clark County parks with water access, there are no lifeguards on duty and swimmers enter the water at their own risk. Parks on the Columbia River, namely Captain William Clark Regional Park at Cottonwood Beach and Frenchman's Bar Regional Park, are not safe for swimming because of strong currents and sudden drop-offs. More information, including how to swim safely, is at https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/swimming.
Safer options include enjoying a sprinkler or dipping your feet in a wading pool.
 

Hours

7 am to dusk

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Location

27781 NE Lucia Falls Road
Yacolt, WA
United States

Amenities
Barbecue Grills
Benches
Picnic Tables
Restrooms
Trails