Lake Mayfield Resort & Marina

My family and I came during the off season. Sure we knew there was a huge chance of rain (and rain it did) but we were looking to get away and had heard good things about this place. We were bringing our family of 6 and hauling a 32 foot trailer. The drive was picturesque and wasn’t bad for us coming from SeaTac. This is a really nice looking area. The resort has a big variety of options if you want to stay here: hotel rooms, tent sites, cabins and rv sites with full hook ups, wifi is available but not for phones and there is no cable available. Granted the rv sites are close together but it’s up to you when you want to come here. We had the pick up the place of course and that was fine with us. The people in the office were so friendly and helpful; they were in the midst of updating the store and working on the site but they shared really good info about the place. The resort has a lot for families to do during the busy season: two different playgrounds, one big, one small, swimming, fishing, there’s a volleyball court, horseshoes, Saturday night dances, you can walk over to this small island which has a cute lighthouse in place and a great view of the lake. There are tent sites on the island but you do have to haul your stuff over there which might not work for some people (as mentioned in the review by Sally M.). There is a store in place which had quite a few supplies that you might need. The restrooms are conveniently located in two places, one set by the office and another by the family restaurant. My girls said that the showers by the family restaurant didn’t get hot so they went over to the office and those were fine. (I should have reported this but darned if we didn’t forget to tell the office). The bathrooms were nice and clean also. This is a really nice place to visit and we already made a reservation to return in August. We know that there will be more people in place at this time and it will be busy but we really liked the amenities and want to try it again. We did do some exploring and checked out the dams, wish there were tours in place but there weren’t. There wasn’t much to do at this time because it was off season but we did go to Chehalis and explored the antique shops there. Also, there are activities that are planned for families too, i.e., corn hole tournament, etc. It was a good quiet family time here, which is what we were looking for. It is a very beautiful place to visit.

Good spot for water sports, but not much else. I came here for a weekend of tent camping in July, which required a two night minimum (~$ 60). First impression coming in is that everything seems super packed in: RVs, parking, etc. The place is smaller than I had expected and I find it a bit of a stretch to call this place a resort. It just seemed more like a campsite on a lake with different lodging options.
About a dozen tent sites on the island (some bigger than others for the same price) which doesn’t have vehicle access so you have to carry all your stuff across the marina and slightly uphill. There are a few wagons and wheelbarrows available. Campsite was basic with a picnic table and little grill/​fire pit. Lots of bugs at my site, especially huge ants. Restaurant and little market on-​site.
Other reasons why I didn’t love this place:
–Not much to do besides water sports. There was a playground area for kids and small wading area in the lake (no dogs allowed), but no hiking trails and such. Lots of gravel parking lot to walk on.
–Music from their Saturday evening dance party was super loud. I could hear it crystal clear from the island.
–Camping neighbors who left their dog unattended to go to said party and therefore having to listen to almost non-​stop barking for a few hours. Also, they enjoyed a fire pit despite many signs about a burn ban. Guess rules are not strictly enforced here.
–Having to pay for showers (coins).
If you are looking for more of a true camping experience, I would recommend the nearby state park. I’m not much of a boat person, so this place wasn’t really my style.

It isn’t really fair to assign a star to this place because the rating entirely depends on why you are here. We rented a house for the weekend above the lake and used the marina to rent boats. As far as renting the boats goes, Danny (owner) and Trent (son) are extremely knowledgeable and courteous. I have rented multiple times from them and they are great. They have a limited number of fishing vessels so go early.
If bringing your RV, the sites are side by side with no privacy. You are better off reserving a spot at Ike Kinswa State Park on the north end of the lake.
We did not visit the restaurant as there were a number of intoxicated 30-​something boaters who docked there boats and shouted obscenities to their friends from the balcony and they didn’t really seem like our peeps.
I cannot comment on the motel or cabins here but Lake Mayfield is a pretty amazing place so if you are looking for a getaway 2 hr from Seattle or Portland, then this is the place.

Have to put your tent rocks, won’t allow on grass, not quit. Nice waterfront and kids play area.

The Lake Mayfield Resort & Marina near Mossyrock, WA is now one of my favorite destination fishing spots in Washington State. Just 30 minutes east of I-​5 along Hwy. 12, it is an easy place to get to for a weekend getaway.
The owners are amazingly friendly and helpful — we had some great conversations with them about the local sites and history throughout our stay. Our room was a kitchenette in Johnson Terrace, which had all the necessary amenities to make our stay top-​notch. Nearby was a game room, which had plenty to keep us occupied in the event of rain.
Fortunately the weather was perfect, and we were able to thoroughly enjoy the resort. Hiking around the grounds & out to the lighthouse was a fun trek. Later in the day, we rented a canoe & explored the local shoreline & up the nearby river to the waterfall.
The onsite restaurant had a great menu, with a good beer selection. After dinner, we built an outdoor fire in one of the pits available to guests, and enjoyed the sounds of the evening birds nearby.
I highly recommend this resort to anyone who wants a convenient fishing trip away from the big city; this resort is definitely all-​encompassing!