Chehalis (Oakville/Rochester)
The Chehalis Indian Reservation is especially convenient for fireworks customer’s traveling north on I-5 from Southwest Washington, Oregon and Northern California.
The Chehalis are the closest Indian fireworks stands to these southern regions, including Kelso, Vancouver, Battle Ground and Portland.
Local firework buyers come to the Chehalis Reservation from the north: Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater; from the west: Montesano, McCleary and Elma; and, from the south: Centralia and Chehalis.
RVs, beach combers, fisherman and weekend travelers using Highway 12W to reach the coastal beaches at Ocean Shores and Westport find the Chehalis Reservation a convenient stop for dining, gaming, fueling, cigarettes — and fireworks.
Over 80 Indian fireworks stands span several locations, including:
- Thunder City Mall
- Thunder Valley I
- Thunder Valley II
- Moon Road
- Tribal Center
Per Tribal fireworks regulation, the Chehalis Indian fireworks stands can open on June 1st each year. In 2007, June 1st is a Friday.
When driving, simply follow the well-marked signs to the Lucky Eagle Casino and the Eagles Landing Hotel .
- I-5
- Exit 88 West
- Through town of Rochester (about 8 miles)
- Left on Anderson Road (Tribal Gas and Tobacco Store) or Left on Moon Road
- If you enter town of Oakville, then you went to far
The Chehalis Reservation hosts most of the major fireworks wholesalers in the state. This means a greater selection for the ultimate fireworks consumer shopping at Chehalis. It also means that “Oakville” is also frequented by standowners from other reservations stocking their fireworks stands.
Visit the Chehalis Indian Reservation fireworks stands for a large selection of consumer firecrackers, including firecrackers, bottlerockets, artillery shells, multi-shot cakes, 500g cakes, morning glories, sparklers, family packs, roman candles, spinning wheels, lady firecrackers, jumping jacks, large rocket packs, smoke bombs, crackling balls, and much more!
For your convenience, the casino cashes personal checks with photo ID; ATMs are found in the Tribal Gas Station and the casino. A few of the fireworks stands accept credit cards with photo ID, including MC/Visa, American Express and Discover.