Reed Island State Park, State park on Reed Island in the Columbia River, Washington, United States
Reed Island State Park covers 510-acre Reed Island in the Columbia River, three miles east of Washougal, Clark County, Washington. The island has no roads or permanent structures and is reached only by boat. Its shorelines and floodplain forests are left to natural processes, and the park offers primitive camping and picnicking areas.
Reed Island, a 510-acre island in the Columbia River, was given to the state of Washington in 1954 by the family of Secretary of State Sam Reed. It became Reed Island State Park, a boat-only recreation area with primitive camping and picnicking, and it forms part of the Columbia River Water Trail.
The park connects to the Columbia River Water Trail system, which follows traditional waterways for recreation and exploration. Visitors experience the river as a corridor for movement and connection, mirroring how people historically used these waters.
Visitors must bring their own boats since the island has no road access and lacks restrooms or drinking water. Planning ahead and bringing all necessary supplies for a boat-based visit are essential.
The southwestern section of the island contains an active heron colony where these water birds can be observed in their natural setting. This bird colony is a feature that often surprises visitors as they explore the park.
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