Forest Learning Center - Milepost 33: Snacks & Sodas through October. They will arrange for catered box lunches for tour groups. They also plan to have sandwiches, snacks, & hotdogs for 2010.
Eco Park Backwoods Cafe - HOMEMADE PIE ! Great Burgers, Logger Stew or Rib Eye. Located at Eco Park Resort - rustic campground at milepost 24. Weekends Only Starting October 1. Open Daily May-Sep. Great spot ( the only one ) for breakfast starting at 9:00 am. ( 360-274-7007) BEST AFFORDABLE BURGERS ON HWY 504 THIS YEAR ! Johnston Ridge Observatory: Hotdog Cart closed for season mid- September. Drews Grocery - Toutle - Hot Deli & much more.
CASTLE ROCK EXIT 49 & I-5
Fast Food - Subway, Burger King, C&L Burger Bar, Papa Pete's Pizza
El Compadre Mexican Restaurant - Great Menu & Food Great Mexican food & menu right at exit 49 and I-5. 1289 Mt Saint Helens Way NE, Castle Rock, WA 98611 (360) 274-2265
Rose Tree Restaurant - (360) 274-6122 New Owners Fall 2009 ! 1300 Mt Saint Helens Way NE, Castle Rock, WA 98611
Located 10 miles south of exit 49 the Longview/Kelso area has a number of fine eateries including my favorites:
Red Lobster - Kelso Mall Applebees - Longview Triangle Mall Parker's Steak House - Longview Near Fred Meyers The Masthead Restaurant - Across from Longview Triangle Mall JT's Steakhouse- Longview Commerce Ave. Red Lion Motel Restaurant - Kelso Exit off I-5