The Two Forks Unit provides walk-in bank fishing opportunities along a stream with mature black cottonwood riparian habitat.
The Two Forks Unit is located west of La Center in Clark County. The unit can be accessed from Toenjes Road off of NW Pacific Highway from State Route 503.
The Two Forks Unit is located at the confluence of the North and East Forks of the Lewis River in the Columbia River Basin.
This unit is part of the Mount Saint Helens Wildlife Area.
Game Management Unit: 564
Getting there
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Recreation and public access
A Discover Pass is required on WDFW lands -- including water access areas, wildlife areas, and campgrounds -- unless you already have a Vehicle Access Pass issued with the purchase of an eligible hunting or fishing license. Recreate responsibly on public lands: please know the Public Conduct Rules.
Public facility information:
- Parking area
- No restroom
Recreation and access advisories
- Walk-in access only
- Camping is prohibited
- Fires and fireworks are prohibited
Hunting
This unit may provide hunting opportunities for black-tailed deer, waterfowl, mourning dove, and small game.
Hunting advisories
- This unit is in a restricted firearm use zone, in which only shotguns and bow and arrow equipment can be used. The use of rifles and pistols here is prohibited under county rules.
Fishing
This unit provides walk-in access to the East Fork Lewis River.
Wildlife viewing
This unit includes riparian habitat, offering opportunities to view songbirds and waterfowl.
Search for potential birding opportunities on or near a wildlife area unit by using eBird Northwest, a citizen science database portal that provides freely-shared bird lists at 'hotspots' and interactive maps plus other birding information updated daily.
Conservation
Stream and riparian habitat benefit a variety of fish and wildlife species.
Special habitats and species
The unit has mature black cottonwood riparian forest and is primarily managed for songbirds and off-channel rearing habitat for federally-threatened chinook salmon and steelhead.
Conservation goals
- Protect and restore Columbia white-tailed deer habitat
The unit has mature black cottonwood riparian forest and is primarily managed for songbirds and off-channel rearing habitat for federally-threatened chinook salmon and steelhead.
- Protect and restore Columbia white-tailed deer habitat
Land stewardship
The Two Forks Unit was acquired to protect and maintain riparian habitat and provide stream access.
Acquisition history
The parcels making up this area were purchased between 1990 and 2016.
| Funder | Fund |
|---|---|
| WA Recreation and Conservation Office | Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program |
Management planning
2019 Mount Saint Helens Wildlife Area Management Plan
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife completed the new management plan for the Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area, which is comprised of 18 units in Skamania, Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum counties, and totals 10,002 acres. The Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area is largely managed for elk in the North Fork Toutle River Valley, but the area units are diverse, and provide habitat for multitudes of species, over a broad range of habitats including old growth forest, forested floodplains, riparian areas, ancient lava flows, mineral springs, tidal mudflats, and wetlands. The new management addresses the status of wildlife species and their habitat, ongoing restoration efforts and public recreation opportunities at the wildlife area.
Planning Advisory Committee
Mount Saint Helens Wildlife Area Advisory Committee