Battle Ground Lake State Park in Washington, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-26. Check linked official notices before travel.

Battle Ground Lake State Park in southwestern Washington combines a spring-fed crater lake with camping, forest trails, and equestrian use. Come for a paddle or swim, or choose a campsite that fits your vehicle and walking needs. The lake’s volcanic origin gives this compact recreation area a different story from the nearby river parks.

Highlights around the crater lake

• Volcanic scenery: the lake occupies a maar, a crater formed when rising magma encountered groundwater.
• Quiet-water boating: human-powered boats and boats with electric motors can use the ramp; combustion motors are prohibited.
• Different overnight options: standard and partial-hookup sites, walk-in primitive sites, cabins, and equestrian camping serve different trips.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Safety on and beside the lake

Wear a properly fitted life jacket for water activities, closely supervise children, and never swim alone. Clark County’s water-safety guidance warns that natural water can hide drop-offs and underwater hazards. Check current public-health beach advisories and posted lake notices before entering the water; a park listing for swimming is not a water-quality clearance.

Visit responsibly

Keep dogs leashed and use fires only in designated areas, subject to current restrictions. Mountain bikes may use horse trails only when riders yield to horses; the park does not have designated bicycle trails. Anglers must follow current fishing regulations, including the prohibition on fishing for or retaining grass carp.

Camping and shelter reservations

Use the Reservations link on the official park page for overnight arrangements. Primitive sites can require a walk of up to half a mile from parking. RVs and vehicle combinations must be 35 feet long or less. The group camp does not accept RVs because its parking area is small and uneven.

One kitchen shelter with electricity can be reserved for up to 150 people. Other kitchen shelters without electricity and picnic tables operate first come, first served.

Maps, location, and access

The park address is 18002 NE 249th Street, Battle Ground, WA 98604. Use the official page’s directions and overview map for the entrance, campground, and lake facilities. Do not confuse a map point in the center of the lake with a road arrival point.

Nearby parks

• Lewisville Regional Park: a separate county park at 26411 NE Lewisville Highway in Battle Ground. The area around its fire-damaged Central Picnic Shelter is closed.
• Paradise Point State Park: a Lewis River park off I-5, reached at 33914 NW Paradise Park Road in Ridgefield.

Paddle, fish, and follow the trails

Launch a kayak, paddleboard, or other permitted boat to explore the lake. For angling, use the WDFW lake page to check fishing information and regulations. Bank access is limited, so choose your approach to the dock or shoreline before carrying equipment down.

On land, choose hiking or equestrian routes using the park map. The store offers seasonal kayak and paddleboard rentals, but confirm its operating schedule before arriving without equipment.

Facilities and accessibility

The park lists drinking water, restrooms, showers, picnic facilities, and a boat ramp. Accessible campsites, restrooms, and parking are identified. Ask staff about the particular route and campsite surface required for your visit; walk-in primitive sites are a different choice from drive-in sites.

A lake shaped by volcanism

History

The park lies within traditional Coast Salish and Sahaptian territories. The lake later became a recreation resort before state acquisitions began in the 1960s. Battle Ground Lake State Park was dedicated on May 25, 1975.

Lake and forest habitats

The lake, forest, and areas of seasonal wildflowers provide a varied setting for nature observation. WDFW identifies stocked rainbow and coastal cutthroat trout among the fishery’s species. Stocking records describe management, not a guarantee of a catch.

Contact

Battle Ground Lake State Park: 360-687-4621; [email protected].