Doug's Beach State Park
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  Doug's Beach State Park Location in the state of Washington  Doug's Beach State Park Doug's Beach State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Klickitat County, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 45°40′37″N 121°14′05″W / 45.6768594°N 121.2347433°W[1] |
| Area | 379 acres (153 ha) |
| Established | 1993[2] |
| Administered by | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Visitors | 21,752 (in 2024)[3] |
| Named for | Dr. Doug Campbell |
| Website | Official website  |
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]
History
[edit]Washington State Parks acquired the site through a land swap with the Department of Natural Resources.[4] It bears the name of windsurfer Doug Campbell, who helped popularize the sport at this spot.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Doug's Beach State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ "Doug's Beach State Park History". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ "Visitation Reports". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ "Project threatens access to Doug's". Hood River News. February 25, 2006. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ "Doug's Beach State Park Brochure" (PDF). Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
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
