VANCOUVER LAKE
The calm, shallow waters of the lake create an ideal spot for kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, dragon boating, and rowing. There is a great deal to explore right on the lake including numerous nooks and crannies that are only accessible by small, manually powered water craft. But the lake is also the start of the 32 mile Lewis River-Vancouver Lake Waterway Trail.
Vancouver Lake Regional Park
This 190-acre regional park is adjacent to VLRC and stretches for 2.5 miles along the west shore of Vancouver Lake. With 35 developed acres, visitors can enjoy picnicking, windsurfing and sand volleyball. Learn more
Lewis River-Vancouver Lake Waterway Trail
The Lewis River-Vancouver Lake Water Trail includes Vancouver Lake and features sites of historic significance, one National Wildlife Refuge (Ridgefield), two state wildlife areas (Shillapoo and Two Forks), a state park (Paradise Point) and hundreds of acres of other public and private conservation lands allowing ample opportunities for wildlife viewing. Download paddling guide
Water Quality Advisories
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Public Health routinely monitors local designated swim beaches for bacterial contaminants and harmful algal blooms. Current Advisories
Vancouver Lake Aquatic Center