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Pacific Power adjusts Lewis River recreation schedules to accommodate changing public use patterns, expanding avian habitat
…Bay Park opens May 22–Sept. 30 and Swift Forest Camp offers day use from May 10 and camping May 22–Nov. 22 to meet visitor needs and protect a nearby heron rookery.
POLL: Do you believe banning camping on public sidewalks and parks is necessary to protect public health and safety?
Clark County Today is asking readers in a poll whether Camas’ new camping ban is necessary to protect health and safety in public spaces.
State Parks expands same-day camping reservations to all campgrounds
Washington State Parks expands same-day camping reservations to all campgrounds, improving accessibility for visitors.
City of Vancouver issues statement on the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Grants Pass v. Johnson
…vative majority of the United States Supreme Court ruled Friday that laws regulating camping on public property do not violate the U.S. Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
Same-day camping reservations now available at 26 state parks
…ks and Recreation Commission (Parks) has announced its same-day reservation pilot program has expanded to 26 parks across the state.
POLL: Should the Clark County Council adopt a local county code to ban day camping?
…d the Clark County Council adopt a local county code to ban day camping?
Opinion: Putting an end to day camping
Vancouver attorney Angus Lee believes the future of our community hinges on active civic participation.
Vancouver City Council amends camping rules to reduce risk of wildland fire
On Monday, members of the Vancouver City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending Vancouver’s Municipal Code pertaining to camping to re…
Vancouver advances supportive campsites pilot program project
…ampsites pilot project and associated changes to the city’s camping ordinance during a workshop on Monday night.
Camping areas on the Lewis River to reopen
…Pacific Power is expanding access to the popular series of day-use areas, boat ramps and campgrounds along the Lewis River.
Pacific Power to open additional day use areas, Swift Forest Camp
…Fri., May 22, Swift Forest Camp will be available for both camping and day use and the Cougar and Cresap Bay Parks will open for day use only, aligning with the state of Washington’s COVID-19 phased…
Fees raised at PacifiCorp’s Lewis River campgrounds and day use areas
PacifiCorp is increasing fees at more than 500 camping and picnic sites enjoyed by more than 400,000 visitors annually on the Lewis River. In most cases, the increases are less than $2 pe…