Castle Rock, WA Castle Rock is really the Gateway to Mount Saint Helens because the Mount Saint Helens Volcanic National Monument visitors center is located 6 mi. east of I-5 Exit 49 on the Spirit Lake Highway WA-504. Castle Rock is located between I-5 Exits 48 and 49. The historic downtown lies west of the freeway and the growing tourist area on the east side of Exit 49 is the new downtown Castle Rock. This growing area is the home of several restaurants, tourist facilities, and motels The historic downtown is located along the Cowlitz River. The town’s name sake, a 150 foot high rock was a landmark for the Cowlitz Indians long before the white man arrived.
	Mount Saint Helens Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument. This visitor center is loaded with great displays and photos of the eruption. It is located 6 mi. up WA-504 from Interstate-5 Exit 49. WA-504 is the Spirit Lake Highway. Visit their web site. http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm/
Shopping & Facilities
Mt. Saint Helens Cinedome 1238 Mount Saint Helen’s Way NE PO Box 99788 San Diego, CA 92169 This facility shows films of the eruption of Mount Saint Helens.	Mt. Saint Helen’s Gifts 1254-B Mt. Saint Helen’s Way NE Castle Rock, WA 98611 Phone: 360-274-7011
Additional Information
City of Castle Rock 141 “A” Street SW PO Box 370 Castle Rock, WA 98611 Phone: 360-274-8181 http://ci.castle-rock.wa.us/ Their web site has a lot of information.	Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, Exhibit Hall, & Visitors Information Center 147 Front Avenue NW Castle Rock, WA 98611 Phone: 360-274-6603 http://www.castlerockchamber.com/index.html

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