Doug's Beach State Park is a public recreation area in the Columbia River Gorge lying three miles (4.8 km) east of Lyle in Klickitat County, Washington. The state park occupies 379 acres (153 ha) along Washington State Route 14 at one of the premier windsurfing sites on the Columbia River. The park also offers picnicking, fishing, and swimming.[1]
| Doug's Beach State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location in the state of Washington  Doug's Beach State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Klickitat, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 45°40′37″N 121°14′06″W / 45.67694°N 121.23500°W |
| Area | 379 acres (153 ha) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Operator | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Website | Doug's Beach State Park |
History
editWashington State Parks acquired the site through a land swap with the Department of Natural Resources.[2] It bears the name of windsurfer Doug Campbell, who helped popularize the sport at this spot.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Doug's Beach State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Project threatens access to Doug's". Hood River News. February 25, 2006. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ "Doug's Beach State Park Brochure". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
External links
edit- Doug's Beach State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Doug's Beach State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission