Former mill pond that has been converted into a city park with birdwatching, fishing, and camping opportunities.
Vernonia Lake City Park at a glance
What: lake, fishing, birdwatching
Where: In Vernonia just off of Highway 47 at 1001 E Bridge Street (45.8552, -123.1739).
Hiking: 1.1 miles of paved trail around the lake. This connects to Anderson Park and then on to over 20 miles of hiking on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Camping: 5 primitive campsites
Notable Wildlife: Waterfowl, Pied-billed Grebe, Rufous Hummingbird, Warbling Vireo, Cedar Waxwing, Black-headed Grosbeak, Red-winged Blackbirds, frogs
Property status: City of Vernonia
Website: City of Vernonia Parks
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