Trails that welcome dogs
Dogs must be leashed on every trail in Clark County. Bring water and pick up after your dog.
Busy with runners and some bikes. Toilets at both ends and a playground in the middle.
- Length
- About 7 mi out and back
- Surface
- Wide, smooth gravel
- Shade
- Mixed
- Water
- Lake views
- Parking
- None
- Start
- Heritage Park, Camas
Lots of unmarked side trails, so bring a map. From Nov 1 the dirt trails are walkers only.
- Length
- 3.1 mi loop (4.3 mi of trails)
- Surface
- Gravel and dirt, muddy when wet
- Shade
- Mostly shaded
- Water
- Creek crossings
- Parking
- None
- Start
- 17202 NW 21st Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642
A short steep walk down from the lot. The bridge at Big Tree Falls sometimes closes.
- Length
- 4 mi out and back, 90 ft gain
- Surface
- Wide, firm old rail bed
- Shade
- Mostly shaded
- Water
- Yes: Lewis River pools along the trail
- Parking
- None
- Start
- Moulton Falls lot on NE Rock Creek Rd near NE Sunset Falls Rd
Dogs are never allowed in the Klineline Pond area of Salmon Creek Regional Park. Toilet at the trailhead.
- Length
- About 4–5 mi out and back
- Surface
- Paved, 10 ft wide
- Shade
- Mixed
- Water
- Creek and wetland views
- Parking
- County parking fee
- Start
- Parking lot on NE 117th St, just west of Hwy 99, Vancouver
Long enough to pick a different section each visit.
- Length
- 8.2 mi one way (do it in sections)
- Surface
- Paved
- Shade
- Mixed: forest at the west end, open in the middle
- Water
- Follows the creek and wetlands
- Parking
- None
- Start
- East end: NE 19th Circle off NE 92nd Ave, Vancouver
Busy with bikes and skaters on the west end. The east end near Wintler Park is quieter.
- Length
- 5 mi one way
- Surface
- Paved
- Shade
- Mostly open
- Water
- River views, fountains at Marine Park and Waterfront Park
- Parking
- None for the trail; some lots charge in summer
- Start
- Wintler Park, 6400 SE Beach Dr, or Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way
Dogs are banned from the beach and lawn April 1 to October 31. The trail is open to dogs all year.
- Length
- 2.8 mi out and back
- Surface
- Paved, then gravel
- Shade
- Mostly shaded
- Water
- Lake nearby, but see the beach rule
- Parking
- County parking fee
- Start
- Vancouver Lake Regional Park, west side of the lake
No toilet at the trailhead. Some parts can close at high water.
- Length
- 2.2 mi out and back
- Surface
- Paved, with some tree-root bumps
- Shade
- Mixed
- Water
- River views; swimming is posted as not allowed
- Parking
- None
- Start
- Baz Riverfront Park, NE 3rd Loop, Camas
Dogs are welcome on leash on the trails and in the campground.
- Length
- 1 mi lake loop (about 10 mi of trails)
- Surface
- Rocky
- Shade
- Mostly shaded
- Water
- Spring-fed lake
- Parking
- Discover Pass
- Start
- Boat launch, Battle Ground Lake State Park, NE 182nd Ave
Bikes share the main loop. One narrow stretch runs along the steep shore of Round Lake.
- Length
- 4.5 mi loop, 350 ft gain
- Surface
- Gravel path and old road, muddy in winter
- Shade
- Mostly shaded
- Water
- Yes: Lacamas Creek, Lower Falls, Round Lake and the Potholes
- Parking
- None
- Start
- Lacamas Creek trailhead off NE 3rd Ave, just before the creek bridge, Camas
The last 5.7 miles of road (DNR Rd 1200) are rough. Outhouse at the trailhead.
- Length
- 5.6 mi out and back, 1,150 ft gain
- Surface
- Forest trail
- Shade
- Mostly shaded
- Water
- Creek crossings
- Parking
- Discover Pass
- Start
- End of DNR Rd 1200, off Skamania Mines Rd
Big wildflower views. The open upper half gets hot in summer, so start early with extra water.
- Length
- 6.4 mi out and back, 1,990 ft gain
- Surface
- Dirt and old road
- Shade
- Shady at first, then open meadow
- Water
- None; carry plenty
- Parking
- Discover Pass
- Start
- Grouse Vista trailhead on DNR Rd 1200, off Skamania Mines Rd
Where dogs aren't allowed
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Washougal doesn't allow dogs on its trails. Vancouver Lake bans dogs from the beach and lawn April 1 to October 31, and dogs are never allowed in the Klineline Pond area of Salmon Creek Regional Park.
What to bring on a trail with your dog
Common questions
Do dogs have to be on a leash on Clark County trails?
Yes. Clark County law requires dogs to be leashed everywhere off your own property except inside a fenced off-leash park. Fines can reach $250.
Which trails need a parking pass?
State parks and Washington DNR land, such as Battle Ground Lake and the Silver Star trailheads, need a Discover Pass ($10 a day or $30 a year). Some Clark County regional parks charge a small daily parking fee.
Where can my dog run off leash?
Only inside the fenced off-leash parks. See all 4 Clark County dog parks.
Can I bring my dog to Steigerwald Lake Wildlife Refuge?
No. Dogs aren't allowed on the refuge's trails, including the Mt. View trail. Try the Washougal River Greenway or Lacamas Heritage Trail instead.