Muir Boat Launch

The ramp is just 1-inch planks — functional for small boats and kayaks, but don't expect a concrete slab. It handles lighter aluminum boats fine, though I wouldn't try launching anything over 16 feet here.

If you're paddling below the dam, getting a kayak down the stairs is a real chore, especially with a heavier boat. There's no proper carry-down path — just steep, awkward steps. Plan on a buddy or go light.

This place is way out in the country, and that's the appeal. I've never had to fight for parking even on weekends — 11 trailer spots sounds tight, but traffic here is almost nonexistent. You'll have it mostly to yourself.

People leave garbage everywhere, and later in summer the impoundment gets a thick algae float on the surface. Bring a bag and expect to haul out someone else's mess. DNR presence is rare out here.

Fall coho and spring steelhead runs bring the best fishing below the dam, but the downstream trail is rough — fallen trees, steep banks, and it dead-ends at private land. You'll need to wade if you want to push farther. Lock your vehicle; it's isolated enough that break-ins happen.