Reed Island State Park

USA / Washington / Washougal /
 park, island
Reed Island is an undeveloped Washington State Park, accessible only by boat; ammenities include primitive camp sites, picnic tables, and a short hiking trail. Reed Island supports one of the largest great blue heron rookeries in the Pacific Northwest. In 2002, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife reported 84 nests surveyed with 82 being active.

Reed Island was named after William Reed who had property on the island.

Reed Island was once called "Vancouver Island". Point Vancouver, the farthest upstream that Lieutenant Broughton (of the George Vancouver Expedition) journeyed.
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Coordinates:   45°33'13"N   122°18'38"W
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