Battle Ground Lake State Park is a beautiful and family-friendly destination featuring a large, clear lake surrounded by forest. The lake offers shallow areas perfect for kids and a fishing pier for visitors to enjoy. The park provides amenities such as clean restrooms with showers, picnic tables, and a roped-off swim area for young children. It is dog-friendly, although a suggested addition is a dog beach. The park has both day-use areas and walk-in campsites, which are open and close close together; campers should be prepared for rough paths and consider bringing wagons. Visitors appreciate the peaceful, pristine environment and the opportunities for exploring paths, fishing, swimming, and relaxing. While the beach is limited, the setting is attractive with beautiful water and scenery. Some concerns include water quality issues during warm weather and occasional rowdy visitors. Overall, the park offers a fun and inviting experience for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Great all around. I did the upper lake trail in about a hour. There were a lot of people showing up around 1pm as it is a popular swimming destination.
July 2026
A beautiful place to camp. My family has been using the group site for years. The bathrooms are a bit... rough (my only true complaint). Such a treat to catch the moon over the lake on this last trip, simply magical. 🌙🌚
