Clark County Legacy Lands wildlife, and provides recreational opportunities. Preserving The program’s primary county revenue source is Stewardship the Conservation Futures levy. It has supported more than 45 distinct acquisitions. Local revenues a lasting legacy combined with grants and donations purchased and volunteering Clark County’s diverse natural landscape consists these scenic properties. You can play an important role in maximizing the of broad river valleys, narrow creek canyons, natural value of lands through resource protection, In addition, acquisitions occurred through the wetlands, lakes, riparian zones, forests, mountains, restoration and site stewardship. Volunteer to state Department of Natural Resources Trust meadows, foothills and farms. Clark County’s Legacy work with our partner agencies to remove invasive Land Transfer Program and privately owned Lands Program (Conservation Futures Program) is species and litter, plant native trees and shrubs, land donations. The county also coordinates managed by Environmental Services. This program repair trails and maintain these beautiful sites. its acquisitions with other land conservation was instituted in October 1985, when the Board of entities such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, County Commissioners adopted a property tax levy Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, of 6.25 cents per $1,000 of valuation to protect open cities, towns and private land trusts. space from threats such as urban development and habitat degradation. Protected lands provide a vital Find out more about the program green infrastructure that connects our community, and properties at protects our water and air, preserves corridors for www.clark.wa.gov/legacylands.

Volunteers planting trees

Discover Find out more about the program and properties at www.clark.wa.gov/legacylandsVolunteers planting trees . Legacy Lands program is coordinated by the the amazing Clark County Public Works, Parks and Lands Division Pat Lee, Manager Legacy Lands 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA 98666-9810 of Clark County (360) 397-2121 [email protected]

For other formats, contact the Clark County ADA Office: Voice (360) 397-2322; Relay 711 or (800) 833-6388; Salmon Creek Greenway Trail Fax (360)397-6165; E-mail [email protected]. Waterfalls Natural areas, Fishing Wildlife and rivers parks and trails and boating viewing With over eight major river systems covering Conservation properties are great for community Clark County’s river systems include more than As you walk through forest lands, listen to the more than 1,700 miles, there is scenic beauty recreation. Put on your hiking boots, saddle up 30 miles of water trails along Lake River and the tree canopy for bird calls from ravens, owls, throughout the county. From babbling urban your horse or pack a picnic. Plan an adventure Lewis. Boat ramps throughout the county allow warblers and wrens. All sorts of animals wander streams to gushing forested rivers, Clark County and visit over 25 properties that are open for easy launching for kayaks, canoes and drift boats. the properties, from black bear, deer and has an exceptional variety of waterways. Local exploring. Many properties are close to home Float downstream to enjoy the view, look for squirrels, to newts and frogs. When near a river, it is easy to spot American bald eagles or osprey urban streams offer beauty along greenways and if you only have an hour, while others are great wildlife or try your hand at catching steelhead but keep your eyes open for more elusive critters habitat for wildlife. Our rivers have iconic views trips for all day adventures. Many conservation trout or salmon. Protection of these rivers is such as otters and beavers. Make sure to bring with lots of rocky rapids, dramatic waterfalls and properties include amenities such as parking, critical to the health of waterways and fish that your binoculars. serene pools. trails and interpretive signs. call them home.

Sunset Falls on the East Fork Lewis River Hiking at Whipple Creek Hollow by GAP Media Kayaking on Lake River Great Horned Owl by Gary Davenport OPEN FOR PASSIVE RECREATION CONSERVATION AREAS: 2. Haapa Boat Launch 1. Eagle Island Explore 5. La Center Bottoms Wetlands 3. Paradise Bluff 7. Lower Daybreak Park 4. Lower East Fork Lewis River Greenway 9. Lucia Falls (North) 6. Lower East Fork Wildlife Area 1 2 .. Legacy Lands 10. Lucia Falls (South) 8. Lewis River Ranch 48 With over 5,000 acres of conservation and natural 11. Upper East Fork Lewis River Greenway 13. The Oaks Natural Area areas in public ownership, we have wonderful 12. Moulton Falls 14. Lewis and Clark Regional Trail Corridor 46 Amboy opportunities to explore the great outdoors. The 15. Frenchman’s Bar 17. Vancouver Lake Lowlands properties fall into two categories: 16. Frenchman’s Bar Trail 18. Vancouver Lake Urban Wildlife Area 3 LaCenter 19. Cougar Creek Greenway 21. Brush Prairie 4 Yacolt PASSIVE RECREATION. Enjoy hiking, fishing, 20. Salmon Creek Greenway 25. Columbia Shores at 164th Ave. 5 birding and boating in beautiful environments 43 .. 9 that also provide rich habitats for fish and wildlife. 22. Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway 26. Ostenson Canyon 14 6 Ea st 10 11 23. Burnt Bridge Creek Lettuce Fields 30. Washougal River Greenway (Upper) Fo rk Ridgefield Le 12 CONSERVATION AREAS. Conservation 24. East Biddle Lake at Columbia Springs 34. Green Mountain 37 wis River 8 properties protect critical areas such as river 27. Fallen Leaf Lake 35. Columbia Grove/Woods Landing 7 41 38 corridors that are vital to the health of protected 28. Camp Currie 36. Mimsi Marsh 52 fish species such as salmon and trout. While Battle 50 29. Washougal River Greenway (Lower) 37. Becker-Lower Dean Creek Ground not used for recreation, there are volunteer and 31. Rolling Meadows 38. Habersetzer-Upper East Fork Lewis River stewardship opportunities such as native planting 13 .. 32. Campen Creek 40. Lacamas Lake Shoreline - Morris 53 .. 42 and invasive species removal in these areas. 33 39 33. Whipple Creek Regional Park 47. Washougal River Greenway Salmon Creek 39. Whipple Creek Hollow 48. Wilson-Quann Natural Area 21 41. Camp Lewisville Addition (Camp Hope) 50. Rock Creek Natural Area 20 42. Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area 51. Washougal River Greenway-Schmid 17 19 .. 43. Lake Rosannah 52. Flume Creek Natural Area 15 44. Hartwood Park 53. Green Lake .. Vancouver 16 Lake 45. Lacamas Lake Shoreline 22 18 Burnt Bridge 46. Bratton Canyon .. C Creek Lacamas 34 olu mb ia Creek 49. Lacamas Heritage Trail R 23 iv er 28 Vancouver 49 Washougal 40 47 30 45 River .. 24 ..36 27 35 Camas 44 25 26 51 31 Lower East Fork Lewis River 29 32 Washougal

Sandhill Cranes © Gary Davenport ENJOY PASSIVE RECREATION

CONSERVATION AREAS Steelhead trout at Lucia Falls Hike the many trails Explore waterways by kayak Haapa Boat Launch to East Fork Lewis River (2) • Paved boat launch – flat bottom boat less than 20 feet length with 4 Park and Natural Area access to North Fork Lewis River • Barbecue grill; picnic tables; restroom and parking Parking Restrooms AccessiblePicnic tablesPicnic sheltersTrails Biking EquestrianWildlife viewingBoat launchSmall boatFishing Camping Legacy Lands Address Jurisdiction Highlights Hartwood Natural Area and Park (31, 32, 44) • Connects the Eldridge Park complex and wooded habitat along Bratton Canyon (Youth camp) NW 389th St at 14th Woodland ● ● ● ● Nature ● Bratton Canyon (46) Campen Creek Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Multiple access points Vancouver ● ● ● ● Paved ● ● • 80 acres of upland forest with nature trails and amenities 618 NE 232nd Ave. Camas ● ●3 ● ●3 Nature ● Lacamas Lake Natural Areas (45, 49) Camp Currie (Youth camp) Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway (22, 23) • Lacamas Lake Regional Park with Round Lake has miles of soft- Camp Lewisville (Youth camp) 12800 NE Roper Rd Battle Ground ● ● ● Gravel ● • Lush greenway along the creek through the center of surface trails and scenic views of Lacamas Creek, waterfalls, wildlife Vancouver, includes forested areas, wetlands and meadows East Biddle Lake at Columbia and spring flowers (Camas lily fields) 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy Vancouver ● ● Nature ● • Eight miles of paved trails, access at several locations Springs La Center Bottoms Wetlands Natural Area (5) Fallen Leaf Lake Park 2911 NE Everett Camas ● ●2 ● ● ● Nature ● ● Camp Currie (28) • Riparian habitat along the East Fork Lewis River and wetlands Frenchman’s Bar Regional • 248 acres of forest on the east shore of Lacamas Lake 9612 NW Lower River Rd. Vancouver ● ● ● ● ● Multiple ● ● ● • Interpretive signage including wildlife blind Park and Trail • Camp Currie youth camp is managed by a non-profit partner, 43400 NE Haapa Rd. Clark County ● ● ● ● Paved ● ● ● ● public access may be limited Lower Daybreak Park (7) Haapa Boat Launch • Boat ramp offers easy access to the East Fork Lewis River Hartwood Natural Area/Park 2551 49th St. Washougal ● ● Gravel ● Camp Lewisville/Camp Hope (41) portable • 112 acre natural area with trails and wildlife viewing • Forested camp on the bank of the East Fork Lewis River Lacamas Lake Natural Areas Everett and Lake Roads Camas ● ● ● ● ● Nature ● ● ● ● ● • Camp facilities are managed by a non-profit partner Lucia Falls and Moulton Falls Regional Park (9, 10, 11, 12) La Center Rd at 3rd St. • Waterfalls viewing, great for watching fish migration La Center Bottoms Wetlands LaCenter ● ● Gravel ● ● ● East Biddle Lake at Columbia Springs (24) near Aspen Rd. • Moulton Falls trails (2.5 miles of gravel path) overlooking the East • Forested and upland meadows surrounding the lake Lower Daybreak NE 264th at Daybreak Rd Battle Ground ● Nature ● ● ● ● Fork Lewis River and historic bridge • Excellent wildlife viewing Lucia Falls and 21803 and 27781 • Forested canyon with wildlife viewing opportunities Clark County ● ● ● ● Gravel ● ● ● ● Moulton Falls Regional Parks NE Lucia Falls Rd. portable Fallen Leaf Lake Park (27) Lake Rosannah Natural Area (43) NW 324th St. at • Reservable picnic shelter for up to 150 people 1 • Informal nature trails through woodlands Lake Rosannah Natural Area Clark County ● Nature ● • Forested area west of lake with informal nature trails NW Allen Canyon Rd. • Views of the lake and Allen Creek Canyon Salmon Creek Greenway 1112 NE 117 th St. Clark County ● ● ● ● ● Paved ● ● ● Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park and Trail (15, 16) and Natural Area Salmon Creek Greenway and Trail (19, 20) • Soft-surface trails throughout as well as paved trail Salmon-Morgan Creeks NE 161st Ave. • Three miles of paved trails through 368 acres of greenway Battle Ground ●1 ● Nature ● connection to Blu Rock and Vancouver Lake Park rd • Connects to the Cougar Creek trail Natural Area at NE 183 St. • Access to Columbia River shoreline, beach and upland forests • Views of Mount Hood and wildlife NE 3rd Loop Washougal ● Paved ● ● ● ● • Reservable picnic shelters; barbecue grills Washougal River Greenway • Fishing/swimming pond at regional park Whipple Creek Hollow NE 22nd Ave. at NE 164th St. Clark County ● Nature ● Natural Area Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area (42) Enjoy your visit! • Secondary growth Douglas fir and western red cedar forests Whipple Creek Regional Park 17202 NW 21st Ave. Clark County ● Nature ● ● • Wildlife viewing opportunities along nature trails • Visit www.clark.wa.gov/legacylands for links to trail 1 On-street parking only maps, access directions and site specific information. 2 Restrooms open for permitted events only Washougal River Greenway (30) 3 Available only through youth camp • Natural areas are open from 7 a.m. to Dusk. • Over 100 acres of green space along the river including 4 Camping by permit only • Plan ahead for your visit. Sites may have limited parking, bottomlands and shoreline trash cans, water or restrooms. • Excellent opportunities on the river and wildlife viewing • Trails are typically natural surface with easy to moderate Whipple Creek Hollow Natural Area (39) slopes and may include trip hazards. • Forested site with diverse wildflowers and nature trails • Pets must be on leashes at all times and owners are • Scenic views of the Whipple Creek corridor required to remove pet waste from the site. Whipple Creek Regional Park (33) • Camping and fires are not allowed on properties except • Gravel-surface and soft-surface nature trails – 4.3 miles at designated sites with proper permitting. • Forested canyons and uplands with wildlife and birding viewing Leashed dogs are welcome on trails Learn to fish Moulton Falls Regional Park by GAP Media Lacamas Lake Natural Areas