Doug's Beach State Park, Waterfront state park in Klickitat County, Washington.
Doug's Beach State Park is a 379-acre public recreation area on the Columbia River, three miles east of Lyle, Washington, along State Route 14. It is a premier windsurfing site with picnicking, fishing, and swimming. The park was acquired through a land swap with the Department of Natural Resources and is named for windsurfer Doug Campbell.
Washington State Parks acquired the site through a land swap with the Department of Natural Resources, converting it into a public recreation area. The park bears the name of windsurfer Doug Campbell, who helped popularize the sport at this spot on the Columbia River. It lies three miles east of Lyle along Washington State Route 14.
The park is named for windsurfer Doug Campbell, who helped popularize the sport at this spot on the Columbia River. The site lies three miles east of Lyle along State Route 14, and windsurfers still launch from its riverbank.
The park lies three miles east of Lyle on Washington State Route 14, with parking off the highway. Windsurfers launch from the riverbank; bring your own board, rig and fishing gear, as no rental or shop operates on site. Picnic tables and swimming access are also available.
The location within the Columbia River Gorge creates consistent wind patterns that attract experienced windsurfers year-round. The combination of reliable conditions and direct water access makes it especially popular among local athletes and enthusiasts.
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