Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads

Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on County Roads

The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Ordinance 1286 on June 4, 2018 in accordance with Chapter 46.09 RCW allowing the operation of WATVs on certain unincorporated county roads with posted speed limits of 35 MPH or less. Ordinance 1286 became effective upon ratification by the BOCC.

• Text of Ordinance 1286 & Chapter 10.40 of Lewis County Code

• Map of County roads where you may legally operate a WATV, subject to all Washington State registration and licensing requirements, and equipment laws.

• List of County roads designated for WATV use.

• Licensing WATVs

If you have questions about the operation of WATVs on Lewis County roads, please contact the Public Works Department at (360) 740-1123.