Battle Ground Lake State Park is a forested camping park in the Cascade Mountain foothills; its proximity to Vancouver and Portland and its cool green lake make it a great escape from the bustle of city and suburbs.
Children frolic in the shallow swim area under the watchful eyes of their picnicking parents, anglers float on the lake, hikers and campers take quiet strolls in the woods. On sunny weekends, laughter fills the playground, lakefront and kitchen areas. Whether you've come for a rest or a family play day, time spent at Battle Ground Lake will leave you refreshed and ready to tackle your life once again.
PARK FEATURES
The 275-acre park offers hiking, biking, horse trails and a primitive equestrian camping area. The spring-fed lake is attractive to swimmers and paddlers and is stocked with trout, making it a favorite of anglers.
ADA AMENITIES/FACILITIES
Campground
Day-use area restroom
Picnic area
PICNIC & DAY-USE FACILITIES
Two kitchen shelters without electricity are available on a first-come, first-served basis year-round. Each accommodates about 20 people. There are 70 unsheltered picnic tables.
ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
TRAILS
5 miles of biking trails
10 miles of hiking trails
5 miles of horse trails
WATER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Boating (non-motorized)
Diving
60 feet of dock
Fishing (freshwater)
Swimming
Watercraft launch
OTHER ACTIVITIES & FEATURES
Badminton area
Baseball field
Bird watching
Fire circle
Horseshoe pits (2)
Mountain biking
Softball field
Volleyball field
Wildlife viewing
BOATING FEATURES
Located in Clark County, Battle ground Lake has one boat ramp (non-motorized boats only).
Launching a boat at a state park requires one of the following:
An annual launch permit (Natural Investment Permit; or
An annual Discover Pass and a daily launch permit; or
A one-day Discover Pass and a daily launch permit.
CAMPSITE INFORMATION
The park has 35 standard campsites, six partial-hookups sites, 15 primitive sites that require campers to hike up to half a mile from the parking lot, two primitive equestrian sites, four cabins, one RV dump station, two restrooms and four showers. Maximum site length is 35 feet (may have limited availability).
Check-in time is 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time is 1 p.m.
