Protecting the Fallen Leaf Lake area was one of the Land Trust’s earliest conservation successes. Today, it is part of the 119-acre Fallen Leaf Lake Park, managed by City of Camas. The park features a trail system that meanders past the lake and winds through mature deciduous and evergreen forest.
Recreational Activities: Hiking, mountain biking
Access: Open access, no permission needed, day use only
Boating Access: There are no formal launch facilities, but the lake is open to non-motorized watercraft.
Dogs: Allowed on leash only
Amenities: Parking areas, restrooms, picnic tables, hiking and biking trails, reservable picnic shelter (through City of Camas)
Trails: Find the trail map on the City of Camas website
Acreage: 43 acres conserved by Columbia Land Trust
County: Clark County
Nearest Town: Camas, WA
Directions: The park entrance closest to Fallen Leaf Lake is off NE Everett St in Camas. View on Google Maps.
Tips for Visiting: There are several parking areas and entrances to the Fallen Leaf Lake Park system. Lacamas Regional Park is also nearby. Find more information on the City of Camas website. Please follow all posted park rules.
Year Conserved: 1999
About This Unit: In 2025 Columbia Land Trust completed the transfer of its 43-acre Fallen Leaf Lake site to the City of Camas in Clark County, Washington. The site is part of the 119-acre Fallen Leaf Lake Park system, near Lacamas Lake and Round Lake, in an area with many local trails and natural beauty. The 15-acre lake is surrounded by mature deciduous and evergreen forest with habitat for birds and wildlife and is a favorite spot for local residents to access nature close to home.
The conservation of this site at Fallen Leaf Lake was one of the Land Trust’s earliest projects, and part of our long-standing partnership with Clark County to pursue our shared conservation goals of providing natural spaces close to home and places for recreation in the community. Fallen Leaf Lake and its trails are beloved community resources. The region’s wildlife also benefits from the protected lakeside forest habitat in an area that is being rapidly developed.
Project Partners: City of Camas Parks & Recreation