Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads

The Cowlitz County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Ordinance 19-046

on May 21, 2019 in accordance with Chapter 46.09 RCW allowing the operation of WATVs on all unincorporated county roads with posted speed limits of 35 MPH or less. Ordinance 19-046 became effective upon ratification by the BOCC.

If you have questions about the operation of WATVs on Cowlitz County roads, please contact the Public Works Department at (360) 577-3030.