Paradise Point State Park

Paradise Point State Park


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Paradise Point State Park is an 88-acre camping park with 6,180 feet of freshwater shoreline, immediately east of the interstate. Named for its original peacefulness, the park has lost some of its reputation for quiet since the freeway went in. Still, the area possesses great natural beauty, and the noise of I-5 can be avoided by using the woodland campsites. The swimming area is on the east fork of the Lewis River. The swim area is an unguarded, no-wake zone. The boat ramp is dirt and very primitive. Depending on water level, the boat launch may not be usable. Paradise Point State Park was acquired in six parcels between 1958 and 1986. Two stories claim credit for the park's name. In one story, local tribes used the area for encampment along the east of the Lewis River and called it "Paradise Point." In another, a motorboat club from Portland, Oregon used to travel to Kaner Rock on the Lewis River for river trips and camping. They called the quiet, peaceful area "Paradise Point."

Facilities: Paradise Point State Park provides restrooms and campsites.

Reservations: Reservations are accepted for Paradise Point State Park.

Best Time To Visit: Paradise Point State Park is open during year-round from 8:00am to dusk.

Fees: Campsite and day use fees are charged.

Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is provided.

Rules: Check-in time for campsites are 2:30 p.m. Check-out time is 1 p.m. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Directions: To reach Paradise Point State Park from Vancouver start out going southwest on E Fourth Plain Blvd. for 0.1 miles. Turn slight right onto ramp for 0.1 miles. Merge onto I-5 N. for 14.7 miles. Take the NW La Center Rd. exit-16 toward La Center for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto NW La Center Rd. for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto NW Paradise Park Rd. for 1.0 miles. Go straight for 0.1 miles. Warning: There are .12 miles between your ending location and the end of your driving directions. Use maps to get from your ending location to the end of your route. End at Paradise Point State Park.

Address

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

7150 Cleanwater Lane

P.O. Box 42650

Olympia, Washington 98504

Phone
General: (360) 902-8844

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