The 109-acre Black River parcel is located 1.5 miles north of Rochester in Thurston County. The property provides habitat for upland birds including pheasant, grouse and occasionally wild turkey, and provides fishing opportunity. Habitat for waterfowl and migratory birds is also present.
Viewing Opportunities
Birds
Birds of Prey
Eagles
Songbirds
Upland Birds
Waterfowl
Mammals
Deer
Small Mammals
Other
Reptiles/Amphibians
How to Get Here
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Map and Driving Directions
Access Site #1
Driving Directions From Southbound on I-5 1: From I-5 Southbound, Take the WA-121 N exit, Exit 95, toward Littlerock/ Maytown, go 0.2 miles. 2. Take the ramp toward Littlerock and merge onto Maytown Rd SW, go 2.9 miles. 3. Maytown Rd SW becomes 128th Ave SW, go 0.8 miles. 4. Turn Left onto Mima Rd SW. go 3.1 miles. 5. Turn Slight right onto Gate Rd SW, go 2.2 miles. 6. End at Parking Area on left side of road. From Northbound on I-5 1: From I-5 Northbound, Take the WA-121 N exit, Exit 95, toward Littlerock/ Maytown, go 0.2 miles. 2. Take the ramp toward Littlerock and merge onto Maytown Rd SW, go 2.9 miles. 3. Maytown Rd SW becomes 128th Ave SW, go 0.8 miles. 4. Turn Left onto Mima Rd SW. go 3.1 miles. 5. Turn Slight right onto Gate Rd SW, go 2.2 miles. 6. End at Parking Area on left side of road.
Parking/Restroom Information Parking Area for approximately 8 vehicles. No restroom facilities.
Unique Features
Unique sedge meadow. Rough cut trail goes from parking area to the river.
A Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass
is required on all WDFW lands. Learn more at DiscoverPass.wa.gov
The 109-acre Black River parcel is located 1.5 miles north of Rochester in Thurston County. The property provides habitat for upland birds including pheasant, grouse and occasionally wild turkey, and provides fishing opportunity. Habitat for waterfowl and migratory birds is also present.
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