Save the Date!

Help clear brush, re-orient camp sites, repair fire rings and picnic tables, and improve this important Lower Columbia River Water Trail site for future water trail users.

Reed Island is located in the Columbia River near Steigerwald Lake Wildlife Refuge, upstream from the Port of Camas-Washougal Boat Ramp in Washougal, Washington and downstream from Rooster Rock State Park in Oregon. Washington State Park facilities on the island include camp sites, fire pits, a vault toilet, picnic tables, and a short hiking trail. The 508-acre island supports one of the largest heron rookeries in the Northwest. Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day with a short paddle on the Lower Columbia River Water Trail to Hump Island. We'll spend a few hours cleaning up the island and a large abandoned camp site. No tools, gloves or special skills required.

Details:
Meeting Place: Port of Camas Washougal Boat Ramp, 24 S A Street, Washougal, Washington
Directions: From Washington Highway 14. Turn south on 2nd Street. Turn Right on A Street. Follow to Boat Ramp.
What to Bring: Non-motorized boat, life jacket, water, lunch, appropriate clothes for paddle and clean up.
What We'll Do: Improve camp sites, clear brush, repair fire rings, collect trash, etc.
Experience: Previous paddling experience on the lower Columbia River or other large water bodies and proper equipment is required.

Approximate Schedule:
9:00 Gather at Port of Camas-Washougal Boat Ramp
9:30 Paddle to Reed Island (approximately 2.5 miles)
10:30 Arrive at Reed Island
10:30 - 12:30 Conduct site clean up
12:30 Return paddle to Port of Camas Washougal Boat Ramp
1:30 Arrive by at Port of Camas-Washougal Marina

To Sign Up or Ask Questions:
Contact: Chris Hathaway or 503.226.1565 ext. 228.
Signing up is encouraged but not required.