Kelso - Longview Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lake Sacajawea is a man-made lake in Longview, Washington. It is named after the Shoshone woman named Sacajawea who guided Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The lake is made up of four sections, each separated by a bridged road. Several small parks are part of the larger Lake Sacajawea Park. Lake Sacajawea Park is a 67-acre park in the middle of the city. The lake's water is pumped into the north end from the Cowlitz River and flows to the south end where it exits into the Columbia River. (Wiki) (June 2019)
Lake Sacajawea is a man-made lake in Longview, Washington. It is named after the Shoshone woman named Sacajawea who guided Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The lake is made up of four sections, each separated by a bridged road. Several small parks are part of the larger Lake Sacajawea Park. Lake Sacajawea Park is a 67-acre park in the middle of the city. The lake's water is pumped into the north end from the Cowlitz River and flows to the south end where it exits into the Columbia River. (Wiki) (June 2019)
Soaring Swan gliding over in formation.
Great little camping spot on the water! We had an awesome family reunion here for the weekend.
Of course, that doesn't mean they can't strike terror into pretty much anything that gets in their way.

Where to stay in Kelso - Longview

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Longview Heights

The coffee shops and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Longview Heights. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Triangle Bowl and Cowlitz County Historical Museum are a few top sights nearby.

Longview Heights
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West Side Highway

West Side Highway is well liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Kelso area, you might plan a trip to Triangle Bowl or Cowlitz County Historical Museum.

West Side Highway
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Old West Side

While Old West Side isn't home to many top sights, Triangle Bowl and Cowlitz County Historical Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old West Side
Sleep Inn Kelso Longview

Sleep Inn Kelso Longview

2.5 out of 5
250 Kelso Dr Kelso WA
The price is 2.384.828 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.384.828 ₫
2.649.543 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Kelso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
It was a magnificent little hotel. The staff was perfect, the room was gorgeous, it was clean. The only downside was the elevator was out, but the maintenance guy was super kind and carried my bags up to my room. They had fresh iced tea and chocolate chip cookies.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Sleep Inn Kelso Longview
Best Western Woodland Inn

Best Western Woodland Inn

2.5 out of 5
1380 Atlantic Avenue Woodland WA
The price is 2.292.843 ₫ per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
2.292.843 ₫
2.542.739 ₫ total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Woodland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was very nice super friendly

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Best Western Woodland Inn
Lewis River Inn

Lewis River Inn

2.5 out of 5
1100 Lewis River Rd. Woodland WA
The price is 3.908.439 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
3.908.439 ₫
4.334.487 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Woodland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Clean and comfortable would absolutely recommend for great price!!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Lewis River Inn
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Chehalis RV & Camping Resort

Chehalis RV & Camping Resort

2.5 out of 5
2228 Centralia Alpha Rd Chehalis WA
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Chehalis. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Newaukum Valley Golf Course is ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
WiFi was not clear. All the cabin below info says free wifi- but in real life only available on lodges. We left 1 day early due to no WiFi - It’s crazy to say we’re dependent on WiFi due to kids with disabilities. My boy is disabled- having wifi is a way to communicate and for safety. You guys need ...

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2024

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Popular places to visit

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Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center

You can browse the exhibits at Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Castle Rock. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center
Here's a repost of one of my favorites of my one of my favorite places, Mt St Helen's at sunset last October 2014.

Seaquest State Park

You can take time to visit Seaquest State Park during your travels to Castle Rock. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Seaquest State Park
Bridge over lake on a fall day

Lake Sacajawea Park

After visiting Lake Sacajawea Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Longview. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Lake Sacajawea Park
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Woodland Motocross Park

You can take time to visit Woodland Motocross Park during your travels to Woodland. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Woodland Motocross Park
Explore this beautiful turn of the century grist mill and covered bridge. Open weekends for tours. #greatoutdoors

Cedar Creek Grist Mill

Find out about the history of Woodland when you spend time at Cedar Creek Grist Mill. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its cafes.

Cedar Creek Grist Mill
A beautiful view of a par 3 golf hole on a course with mountains in the background, surrounded by forest, on a beautiful sunny day with blue sky, in the rocky mountains near Banff, Alberta

Three Rivers Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Kelso at Three Rivers Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Three Rivers Golf Course

Cities near Kelso - Longview

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St. Helens

Great graveled walking trail, roughly 3.5mi, playgrounds, opportunities for photography enthusiasts, public restrooms, & the lake is even used for kayaking!

Longview

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Castle Rock

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