Battle Ground Lake State Park

Battle Ground Lake State Park
Battle Ground Lake State Park
Location in the state of Washington
Battle Ground Lake State Park
Battle Ground Lake State Park (the United States)
LocationClark County, Washington, United States
Coordinates45°48′17″N 122°29′38″W / 45.80472°N 122.49389°W / 45.80472; -122.49389
Area280 acres (110 ha)
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Established1966
Administered byWashington State Parks and Recreation Commission
DesignationWashington state park
Named forCity of Battle Ground
WebsiteOfficial website
Battle Ground Lake
Lake
Aerial view of the lake and park
Formed byMagma induced steam explosion
GeologyMaar
Surface elevation509 ft (155 m)
Volcanic fieldBoring Lava Field
Area25.4 acres (10.3 ha)

Battle Ground Lake State Park is a 280-acre (110 ha) public recreation area located three miles (4.8 km) northeast of the city of Battle Ground, Washington. The state park is covered by an evergreen forest that surrounds a crater lake of volcanic origin. The park is managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.

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