Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground Washington
18002 NE 249th StreetBattle Ground, Washington 98604
360 687-4621
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Battle Ground Lake State Park campground has 46 single-family campsites and is located next to Battle Ground Lake. There are 6 sites with water & electric, 25 standard sites, and 15 primitive (walk-in / tent only) sites. Cabins (4), equestrian (Group camp G-2) and group camping (Group camp G-1) are also available. The primitive campsite require campers to hike .25 to .5 mile from the parking lot. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 35 feet). Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate.
Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers ($) and a dump station. There’s also a park store, picnic / day use area, watercraft launch (non-motorized), horseshoe pits, and various sports fields. The park is equipped with an automated pay station for visitors to purchase a one-day or annual Discover Pass and boat launch permit. The daily fee to launch a watercraft is $7. The annual permits for boat launches at Washington State Parks is $80.
Battle Ground Lake State Park – Area Recreation
The park includes 280 acres of beautiful, forested land in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. It’s a popular place for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. There’s also lots of sports related activities including badminton, baseball, horseshoes, softball and volleyball. Also keep your eyes open for a phantom creature that haunts the lake. Even Rangers have said they hav seen something large surface on the lake from time to time.
You may also be interested in Paradise Point State Park.
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Best Campsites
1, 4, 7, 9, 16, 23, 27, 31, 37, 44
Regions
Campsite Types
- ADA
- Cabin
- Equestrian
- Group
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
515
# of Campsites:
46
# of RV Campsites:
6
Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Ramp
- Camp Store
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Comfort Station
- Dock
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Electrical Hookup
- Equestrian Facilities
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- RV Hookups
- Showers
- Stalls
Activities
- Badminton
- Baseball Field
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Horseshoes
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Sports Field
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
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I can’t find anything about boat launching fees. I even called the state park and there was just a recording. The recording didn’t mention anything about boat launching fees. It would be nice to know before I headed out there with my boat and then find out when I get there that there’s an exorbitant fee for launching a boat!!!!
Hi Greg,
Battle Ground Lake State Park is equipped with an automated pay station for visitors to purchase a one-day or annual Discover Pass and boat launch permit. The daily fee to launch a watercraft is $7. The annual permits for boat launches at Washington State Parks is $80. You can read more about it by clicking HERE.
were camping in the group site next week and I was wondering if we each need a discover pass to park
Hi Kelly,
You do not need to purchase a Discover pass if you are parking your vehicle (and spending the night) at Battle Ground Lake State park group (or individual) campsite. For more information you can visit the Washington State Park Discover Pass info page.
Planning to bring a tarp to hang in the Adirondack opening. DO you know what the dimensions of those openings?
Not to be paranoid but…. I am moving close to the park in the spring and would like to hike there. Would you say it is safe for a single woman and dog (with pepper spray) 🙂 to hike there alone? Bears/cougars/people
Hi Tiana,
The trails at Battle Ground Lake State Park are pretty popular so (most of the time) there are lots of hikes. I recommend you call or check in with the Ranger to get their opinion: (360) 687-4621. As a general rules, it’s always best to hike with a partner.
The boat launch fees for this small lake are excessively high. The launch fees for most lakes in WA state with similar offerings are much cheaper, no more than $3.00 a day. I used to fish this lake back in the 90’s and early 2000’s when it was free to launch there. How do you justify charging so much?
Whenever I have taken my sons to Battleground lake to fish, there have always been at least a half dozen pot smokers on the dock and on the swimming beach. The entire area smelled like pot. Will pot smoking ever be limited there? I don’t want to shell out for the Discover pass to come home stinking.
Hi, can you tell me what the rules or any restrictions are for bringing our small dog to camp at the campground? Thank you!
Hi Lisa,
Dogs are allowed at Battle Ground Lake State Park in the campground and on the trails, but must be on a leash (in control) at all times. You also need to pick up after them. They are also allowed in some designated “pet-friendly” cabins.
I’m coming from out of state– Does Washington State Parks honor golden age passes?
Hi Crig,
I’m not sure about that. I recommend you contact the Washington State Park Information Center at 360-902-8844 or infocent@parks.wa.gov.