Battle Ground Lake State Park
About
There is a water hose available for flushing your tank at a location 20 miles northeast of Vancouver and 3 miles east of Hwy. 503. To get there, you need to follow Main Street East through town until you reach the T-intersection with North Grace Avenue. At that intersection, turn left onto North Grace Avenue and drive for about half a mile until you reach NE 10th Street. Turn right onto NE 10th Street and continue for just under 2.5 miles. You will then see Battle Ground Lake State Park on the left, across from Crawford Street. Drive into the park and just past the ranger station, make a hard left into the dump station.
Amenities & Services
Water
Reviews
Based on 2,532 reviews
We love taking our kayaks to Battleground Lake in the summer! My boys also like fishing there.
Amazingly clean park and camping areas. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Fantastic trails for different skill levels. Too cold to check out the lake today😄 Enjoy the outdoors!
Pay to park or show Discover Pass. Paved parking, plus a paved pathway to the lake. NOTE: the path to the lake is fairly steep and may be difficult for people with knee/hip/joint problems. Dogs are allowed on a leash, but not allowed in the lake. Bathrooms are available and are decent. Some limited food is available for purchase, but they also have plenty of space for a picnic if you bring your own food. Overall, nice park, well maintained, with several trails, one of which goes around the lake.
Beautiful place!! The hike around the lake was stunning! I love how there are no engines allowed on the lake at all. The water is so clear, we saw many different varieties of fish.
We had a fantastic stay at Battle Ground Lake State Park! When we arrived, we had reservations, and although no one was at the gate maybe because of all the Federal cut which I’m so sorry about . it was easy to follow the signs — just head right for campsites 1–20, which are laid out in a convenient loop. Our site was paved, making setup easy, and the lakeside location was beautiful. We were right next to the restrooms, which were clean and well-maintained. While that meant a little extra foot traffic nearby, we didn’t mind because the lake access made it totally worth it. There’s a small trail that takes you quickly down to the lake and the park store. Speaking of the store, the woman working there was wonderful! We love collecting small souvenirs from every trip, and she kindly gave us one even though they hadn’t been priced yet — such a thoughtful and personal touch. Just a heads-up: the store is only open on weekends before Memorial Day, but it switches to Monday–Friday hours after that. This park is incredibly peaceful, surrounded by dense woods with lots of shaded trails circling the lake. If you’re a sun-seeker, don’t worry — there are sunny spots along the lakeshore where you can relax and soak it in. We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend this gem if you’re looking for a quiet, scenic getaway.