« Back to Camping Guide - Southwest Puget Sound Washington
Doug's Beach state park
Location
In Klickitat County, seven miles west of Horsethief Lake State Park, near Lyle, Washington, on State Route 14.
Acreage
31 acres, with approximately 240 feet of beach access to the Columbia River.
Acquired
The site is owned by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Burlington Northern Railroad. A temporary right of entry permit was signed with the Department of Natural Resources in August 1988. A temporary occupancy permit was issued by Burlington Northern in September 1988. Official naming of the park is pending official Commission action.
Historical Background
Doug's Beach has become increasingly popular to windsurfers in the Columbia Gorge. The 1987-89 State Parks operating budget contained $50,000 for operations and for safety and sanitary improvements, including; (1) widening highway shoulder to provide safer parking, (2) installing chainlink fencing parallel to railroad tracks, (3) constructing railroad crossing, and (4) providing portable toilets. The 1989-91 capital budget contains $120,000 for additional safety improvements and land lease or acquisition. Long term improvements such as construction of on-site parking and permanent sanitation facilities are dependant upon results of cultural resource assessments and resolutions of possible Indian fishing conflicts. Facilities
Portable toilets April 1 - October 30.
Activities
Windsurfing, fishing.
Of Special Interest
Near the "friendly site" where Lewis and Clark made contact with native Americans.
Courtesy of Washington State Park and Recreation Commission
|
