Doug's_Beach_State_Park

Doug's Beach State Park

Doug's Beach State Park

State park in Klickitat County, Washington, US

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]

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History

Washington State Parks acquired the site through a land swap with the Department of Natural Resources.[2] It bears the name of windsurfer Doug Campbell, who helped popularize the sport at this spot.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Doug's Beach State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  2. [2]
    "Project threatens access to Doug's". Hood River News. February 25, 2006. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  3. [3]
    "Doug's Beach State Park Brochure". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
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