Activities

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OPENING DAY OF FISHING SEASON
ACTIVITIES 2016

Mineral Arts & Crafts Guild is having their Annual Opening Day Show & Sale on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd of April, 2016.  The show will be held at the Historic Mineral Presbyterian Church, 113 Lincoln Avenue,
across from the Post Office.

We have new artists and craftspeople this year and there will be
something for everyone, lots to choose from.
Many wonderful & unique items made by local artists.

Hours will be 9 AM to 4 PM.

As usual, there will be free coffee and cookies for guests.

For more information about the sale, use this link.
 

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PLEASE remember to drive safely while in Mineral.  Children and their pets are out playing.  Speed limit in town is 25 mph.

CAMPING:

Mineral Lake Resort
148 Mineral Hill Road
Mineral, WA 98355

360-492-5367

Mineral Lake Resort sits in the shadows of Mount Rainier. Remember to bring your camera; the view of the mountain from the lake is breathtaking. Mineral Lake Resort offers boat rentals, dock fishing, cabins, RV spaces, boat moorage and a Tackle, Bait & Snack Shop.

Email Mineral Lake Resort

Lion's Den Campground
113 Front Street East
Mineral, WA 98355

Boat launch, camping sites for travel trailers and tents.  Docks for dock fishing and moorage.

Elkamp Campground
Naugle Road (off Pleasant Valley Road)
Mineral, WA  98355

Email: info@elkamp.com
Phone:  360-492-3104 (weekdays between 9 AM and 5PM)

Eastcreek Escape is a private, reservation-only campground set on 20 pristine wooded acres between Mineral and Elbe.  RVs spots include water and power.  Tent spots includes nearby water and use of the restroom facilities.  Shower facilities are available for a fee for nightly guests.  For more information, visit their website https://www.elkamp.com/

 BOAT LAUNCHES:


Boat Launches on Mineral Lake can be found here on the W.D.F.W. website.  There is also a boat launch at the Lions Den Campground, where fees apply.

BOATING ON MINERAL LAKE:

Boating Safety in Washington

Boating Regulations on Mineral Lake

FISHING LICENSES, VEHICLE USE/PARKING PERMITS & AREA INFORMATION:

Mineral Market
104 Front Street East
Mineral, WA 98355

Phone: 360-492-3237

Fishing & Hunting Licenses, Vehicle Use Permits/Parking Permits, Fishing & Camping Supplies, Groceries, Beer & Wine, Gasoline available, Lottery, ATM.

Contact Mineral Market

Mineral Market
104 Front Street East
Mineral, WA 98355
Phone: 360-492-3237

ATM Machine, Lottery, Fishing Licenses, Vehicle Use Permits/Parking Permits, Fishing & Camping Supplies, Groceries & Gas.
Contact Mineral Market

 

Mineral Arts & Crafts Guild
Mineral Arts & Crafts Guild Show and Sale
P. O. Box 42
Mineral, WA 98355

Two shows per year.  Opening weekend of fishing season and during Christmas in the Mountains at Mineral Presbyterian Church.

Phone: Dora Hale (360)492-5206 for information about becoming a member or about the artists or the shows.

Steam train excursions through the foothills of Mt Rainier.


HIKING:

Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Forest Road 74 Nisqually Loop, Mineral, WA
Paved / Gravel - One Lane Road, rough & not maintained, but perfect for hiking and biking. 

Click here for other areas of interest in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, including Mt. Saint Helens.

Mt. Rainier National Park, Nisqually Entrance, Ashford, WA
Follow this link for Mt. Rainier National Park Information. 

If you are planning on climbing Mt. Rainier, consider Whittaker Mountaineering for  your outfitter and guide.

Check out http://www.VisitRainier.com for more useful information about the greater Mount Rainier area.

HORSE RIDES, BACK COUNTRY GUIDE:

High Country Equine
Joe Hampton
123 Dresher Road
Mineral, WA  98355

Phone: 360-492-3158 or 253-686-6886
Farrier services with over 25 years experience in equine hoof care, trimming, shoeing and corrective shoeing.  Dependable with flexible scheduling.

OVERNIGHT ARTIST RESIDENCY & ARTS CENTER:

Mineral School
114 Mineral Road South
Mineral, WA 98355

Information about 2016 artist residency can be found here or on the Facebook page.