Battle Ground Lake State Park

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Battle Ground Lake State Park is a 280 acre park 21 miles northeast of Vancouver, Washington, USA, consisting of an ancient 400 foot volcano in the Boring Lava Field where a magma-induced steam explosion made a large bean-shaped crater which later filled with water. It is considered to be a smaller version of Crater Lake in Oregon

The Park is vegetated with mostly evergreen forest, and the lake is stocked with bass, catfish and trout. Facilities include a swimming area and a boat launch ramp. Bridle trails ring the lake and criss-cross the summit area. Paddleboats may be rented for $5 hourly.

There are a few small bass present, and catfish, but trout fishing is the main attraction for anglers, especially on opening day.

The property at the lake is now a Washington State Park, but it was formerly owned by the Dollars, a local family for which Dollars Corner, a nearby intersection, was named.

There was a lodge and store on the shore, along with a large dock area from which boats could be rented. There was also a large wooden waterslide.

The state park now offers tame and semi-tame campsites.