Friends Landing History
When David Hamilton, a Trout
Unlimited board member, wanted to help a close friend who was having a difficult
time accepting life in a wheelchair, he thought about what he could do to help.
He began making plans for a recreational facility that people with disabilities
could enjoy; where they could access aqua-culture and fish enhancement projects
in the beauty of northwest Washington State. He set about to make his dream
happen, complete with a campground wedged between a river and a lake for the
disabled community.
Lake Quigg
The Friend family donated 152 acres,
previously an old gravel pit with one-mile of Chehalis River frontage, to Trout
Unlimited in 1988. Dredging for gravel had produced a 32-acre, man made lake,
Lake Quigg, with a variety of fish.
After Hamilton presented the plan to
use this property to build a park for the disabled community, Trout Unlimited
agreed to support the project. Hamilton planted the seed and got the
wheels turning; Trout Unlimited, along with Columbia Pacific RC&D and Grays
Harbor County funded the project and provided volunteers.
Building Fishing Piers, Boat Launch
and Shelters
The community came together in three
phases. First the volunteers built a fishing pier on the Chehalis River with a
boat launch, two fishing shelters, a picnic shelter, a parking lot and quarters
for a caretaker. Then they built a paved path south of the lake along with
viewing docks and piers. They erected a ramp and float on the river, along with
a boat launch, an extended parking lot and landscaping.
Lake Trail and Camping
In 1999 the final phase was completed
with a paved pathway circling the lake, restrooms with showers, recreational
vehicle and tent-camping facilities, paving and accessible playground equipment.
Friends Landing, once a dream, was
now a reality.
The Port of Grays Harbor
In 2014, the stewards of these vital
waterfront facilities chose the Port of Grays Harbor to take over the long-term
management and preservation of Friends Landing. The Port’s mission of providing
public access to our waterfront and promoting tourism for the betterment of the
region was a perfect fit to manage these beautiful waterfront assets.
Camping
There are 18 RV sites with electrical
and water hookups plus 10 tent sites with water available. The RV sites do not
have sewer hookups, however, there is a dump station on site. Cost is $10 per
use, credit card only.. The restrooms are accessible, with 2 shower stalls in
each. The RV and tent access sites are paved and maintained.
Free wi-fi is available as an amenity
for guests of Friends Landing. Please note that bandwidth is limited due to our
remote location, so we ask that you limit your use. The wi-fi service is not
intended to be used for streaming video, games or other high intensity uses. We
suggest that you get out and enjoy the beautiful surroundings instead!
Season
Camping: mid March - mid Nov.
Picnic: All year
For reservation questions please call
(360) 861-8864 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
MAKE RESERVATION
RV Park Rates
Daily: $44.10* (plus $5.90 in taxes =
$50.00)
Weekly (7 days): $242.55* (plus
$32.45 in taxes = $275.00)
Monthly: $471.00* (plus $154.00 in
taxes = $625.00)
Tent Camping Rates
Daily: $26.46* (plus $3.54 in taxes =
$30.00)
Weekly: $154.35* (plus $20.65 in
taxes = $175.00)
No monthly rate - 14 day stay limit
Site Amenities
Boat Launch: $2.75* (plus $0.25 in
taxes = $3.00)
Firewood: $4.59* (plus $0.41 in taxes
= $5)
Dump Station: $9.18* (plus $0.82 in
taxes = $10.00)
Prices include all applicable taxes
including sales tax, lodging tax, and leasehold excise tax for monthly stays.
*10% discount off regular prices for
seniors/disabled and Good Sam Members.
Cancellation policy
72 hour cancellation policy
Fee for one night stay will be
retained if canceling within 72 hour window
No refunds for early departures
See reservation guide for more
information
friendslanding.org
360-861-8864