The Lewis River Hydroelectric Projects - PacifiCorp

Lewis River Interpretive & Education Plan
cresap bay
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Cresap Bay Campground
Campground and Day use—camping, picnicking, swimming, water sports
Friday before Memorial Day through Sept. 30, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cresap Bay is the newest campground on the Lewis River. Located at the east end
of Merwin Reservoir, it has 58 overnight campsites, 20 picnic tables, a swimming
beach, restrooms with showers, recreational vehicle dump station, and a two lane
boat ramp. There is a large group camp facility with a covered shelter (fireplace,
sink, and electricity), restroom and 15 campsites. There is also a 23-slip marina
available for overnight campground guests.
This campground is important wildlife habitat, so off-season access is limited.
During the summer season, it is well used. Demographics include users of all ages.
The campground is nicely-designed, offering
an intimate lakeshore experience. A 1.5 mile
trail passes through several different plant
communities.
Interpretation should be varied in presentation
and style to appeal to this site’s diverse
audience. The campground’s habitat-friendly
design is an important interpretive topic. Bull
trout conservation information should be
posted here.
interpretive elements: Orientation (FERC)
Welcome (site specific)
Interpretive Exhibits
Trail (Discovery) Exhibits.
Forest trail.
Sea Reach Ltd • 146 NE yamhill Street • Sheridan, OR draft 3 • November 2008 • page 45