Battle Ground Lake

I ran an errand in the town north of us, Battle Ground. Since I was in the neighborhood, I went to Battle Ground Lake and snapped a few shots of the summer fun. And since I made that trip, that's what you are getting today for my blip. It's a small lake, but unless some little kid poops in it and it is closed because of e-coli, it can be a fun place for families to camp, hike, splash in the water, fish and enjoy the warm weather. Have a fun weekend everyone.

Battle Ground Lake State Park is a 280-acre (110 ha) park 21 miles (34 km) northeast of Vancouver, Washington, U.S., consisting of an ancient 400-foot (120 m) volcano in the Boring Lava Field where a magma-induced steam explosion made a large bean-shaped crater, a maar, which later filled with water, forming a crater lake.

The lake was originally named Crater Lake, but was renamed in deference Oregon's more famous Crater Lake.

The Park is vegetated with mostly evergreen forest, and the lake is stocked with bass, catfish and trout. Facilities include a swimming area, boat launch ramp, camping grounds and cabin rentals. Bridle trails ring the lake and criss-cross the summit area. Paddleboats may be rented for $10 hourly.

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