Frenchman's Bar Regional Park

Category: Fishing area

Address: 9612 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA

Phone: +13603972285

Reviews

Aurora Patton

Jun 24, 2022

Nice park. Small playground, valley ball courts, small sandy beaches, bathrooms, picnic tables, charcoal grills, paved pathways and views for days.

Rachel Barnes

May 10, 2022

The spring months are the best time to go for peace and cleanliness. Summer if you like people and really need to cool off. River is cleaner than the lakes are.

Colten Tidwell

Aug 5, 2019

This park is on the Columbia River and is a great one. There are bathroom facilities with outdoor showers and a playground for kids. There is also a running trail that is paved and beach on the Columbia. There are also over six sand volleyball courts. If you have a family with younger children it’s best to come in the earlier hours of the day because in the afternoon the teenagers and older crowd start showing up and don’t use the best of language. Also if you’re coming out here to enjoy the sunshine and warmer water it’s best if you come mid June to first of September. For the most part it is pretty clean and the current isn’t too strong. Please note that about 12 feet from the shore there is a nice drop where the water gets deeper.

Bryn Hod

Feb 28, 2019

this is a great summertime location with a long sandy shoreline (sand bar) , clean facilities, turf and plenty of picnic spaces. A bike trail connects to other local parks and there is enough room for swimmers and fishermen and the occasional mermaids that frequent the area. Parking is only three dollars, but there is no water access for motorized watercraft, they are restricted. The negatives for this park is that it sometimes gets filled to capacity and you have to wait to get in. non payng vehicles were being cited or towed last year so that'll, hopefully, get better.

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Questions & Answers

When I went last week it was closed??

Maureen ODonnell | Aug 17, 2019
Th3 D3vil | Aug 17, 2019

Please be specific in your questioning. Are you asking why it was closed when you went to Frenchman's Bar, last week? Hours 7 am to dusk Facilities 2 shelters 9 barbecue grills 34 picnic tables 2 pieces of playground equipment 2 drinking fountains 5 restrooms 2.79 miles of gravel/dirt path - Trail map 220 parking spaces, plus 15 disabled parking stalls Parking fees Clark County charges parking fees year-round at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park. Daily parking fees are: $2 for motorcycles $3 for cars $6 for cars with trailers $8 for buses or motor homes

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Are dogs allowed

Manuel Orozco | Aug 17, 2018
Miguel Vallejo | Aug 17, 2018

Yes, bring your leash and a dog harness especially if your dog is not trained or socialized.

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Are fire pits allowed? Something small just to toast marshmallows.

Katie Boettcher | Jun 17, 2022
Robert Vachon | Jul 17, 2022

They have fire pits already built here

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Are there proper clean restrooms open in July. Is there shade in the picnic area ? I am planning for picnic and need picnic tables and shade. Thanks in advance!

Prateeti Saha | Aug 17, 2019
Blake Rayburn | Aug 17, 2019

Only in the shelters. And yes now they going to cleaner with new park host.

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Can you swim there

Dawnrenee Barber | Aug 17, 2018
Allie | Aug 17, 2018

Oh absolutely

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What kind of hooks do I use to fish at Frenchman's bar Barbless or not

Tammy Powell | Aug 17, 2018
Wayne Dixen | Aug 17, 2018

Depends on what your fishing for........salmon always barbless.....catfish barbed

I you have a handicap sticker do you still have to pay to get in.

Gilma Miller | Jul 26, 2022
Don Drakore | Jul 26, 2022

Yes

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Can you kayak from here?

Sandra Nisbett | Jul 17, 2022
Craig Perry | Jul 17, 2022

I don't see why not. I have never seen anyone doing it.

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How late is open

Abraham Sanchez | Apr 18, 2022
Luke M | Apr 18, 2022

The sign says 7am - dusk, but you can exit the park after dusk. They only close the entrance gate. The exit has directional spikes so you can exit, but not enter.

How is the fishing?

J D | Aug 16, 2021
John Dyton | Aug 16, 2021

The fishing is ok there.. I see people catch fish time to time.

Is there a boatlaunch at frenchmans creek?

Tod Wells | Aug 16, 2021
Eduard Andreychenko | Aug 16, 2021

Yes

What is the event today?

Kristen Thrasher | Aug 16, 2021
Chris Pucci | Aug 16, 2021

PDX Triathlon Festival. In Vancouver thanks to covid rules in Oregon....

What is the price

joey ammons | Aug 16, 2021
Solofemalehiker38 | Aug 16, 2021

https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/frenchmans-bar-regional-park

Can we use a bounce house there

lebertha smith | Aug 16, 2021
Daniel Jensen | Aug 16, 2021

Not sure it's allowed, but seems enforcement of rules is pretty lax, so doubt anyone would shut you down. My main concern would be finding a place to set it up, as the beach can get pretty crowded and the lawn area above the beach is a) extremely hot, and B) on a hill. Also not sure how you'd get power to it--I haven't seen electrical outlets there.

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Are the restrooms open?

Alfredo Arano | Aug 16, 2021
barbara akuna | Aug 16, 2021

Yes the main bathroom is open

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Is frenchmans bar currently open?

Carson McQUISTON | Aug 16, 2020
Eva Marie Schiedler | Aug 16, 2020

Yes, it can get super packed.

What was the parking payment app they use?

Willow Moon | Aug 16, 2020
Melanie McCollam | Aug 16, 2020

There is a Stall with staff or a parking permit machine available. It's $3

Can I bring my own table top propane grill?

Austin McNabb | Aug 16, 2020
Majestic Mommie | Aug 16, 2020

Yes

Can you go camping here

Corine Taylor | Aug 16, 2020
JoJo Carter | Aug 16, 2020

No you cant. Park closes at dusk and they lock the gate.

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Can I let my dog swim here? I have a long lead so he will still be leashed.

Amy Winton | Aug 16, 2020
Erich Blancaflor | Aug 17, 2018

Law says keep dogs leashed. Lots of dogs going into the water here and have a lot of fun on and off the leash. Use your own judgement, but the law will always say leash when in a public place.

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How much is parking??

Jeff | Aug 16, 2020
Gaudencio Guzman | Aug 16, 2020

3 per car

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What kind of fish can you catch off the bank ?

Ray Towner | Aug 17, 2019
Teri Bloomfield | Aug 17, 2019

We caught steelhead. By using a kayak to drip the line 50 yards out

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Can you park overnight here? If not, any recommendations on a spot to park at overnight in this area?

Kelsee Frampton | Aug 17, 2019
Sabrina Roberts | Aug 17, 2019

No over night parking unfortunately

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Can i camp. At this park?

Veronica Partida | Aug 17, 2019
Shawnna The FAM | Aug 17, 2019

No camping ☹️ They shut the gate at dusk. But a beautiful location to hang out, have a picnic and watch the ships go by during the day. There is a fee to enter the park, but if you have the Washington State Discover Pass ($30 for 12 months) that pays for entry. At least it did a few months ago.

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can you fish

Natalia P | Aug 17, 2019
Jamie Edgtton | Aug 17, 2019

Absolutely just make sure you have your fishing license

Are we allowed to bring our leashed, well-behaved dog? Are there breed restrictions?

Bethany Mumford | Aug 17, 2019
curtis wokal | Aug 17, 2019

No breed restrictions. all well behaved dogs on a leash are acceptable. Bring your pooch and enjoy!!

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Has anyone have an idea of how warm this area is in late August or early September is it a scorture

Rebecca Sutton | Aug 17, 2018
Dylan Saito | Aug 17, 2018

It's as warm as anywhere. There is a common area with a covered area, and shade from the trees. But most of the exposed natural area is sunny.

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Does anyone know the cost for the covered area.?

Rebecca Sutton | Aug 17, 2018
Allie | Aug 17, 2018

$3 a day for parking

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Is their wall outlets

Tj Manahan | Aug 17, 2018
dirt clods | Aug 17, 2018

Maybe in the covered picnic area. Its a beach and a park, not many walls for outlets. If you need electronics that bad its probably not the place to go.

Can you do carne azada there??

Erika Penaloza | Aug 17, 2018
Kenji Hubbard | Aug 17, 2018

You can barbecue there, on a first come first serve basis, at one of the BBQ grills in the park. There are also three shelters with their own facilities (BBQ grill, running water, electricity) that cost a daily fee to reserve.

Are there any bathrooms?

Nat | Aug 17, 2018
doug phillips | Aug 17, 2018

Yes. A few of them

What are the park hours?

Christal Mathews | Aug 17, 2018
curtis wokal | Aug 17, 2018

7am until dusk 7 days a week

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Are fires allowed?

Davis King | Aug 17, 2018
Dale Smith | Aug 17, 2018

No fires

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Do u have to call n reserve in advance to host a birthday party at one of the pinic areas thats covered.

James Hughes | Aug 17, 2018
Matt Orr | Aug 17, 2018

No, but someone with a reservation would be able to kick you out. I would recommend making one.

Do you have to reserve the uncover picnic area or is it forest come first serve

Ambitious Foody | Aug 17, 2018
Tina Ramsey | Aug 17, 2018

I am not sure - I think it is first come, first served.

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When will they put up the volleyball nets?

Anthony Almonte | Aug 17, 2018
Leonard Collin III | Aug 17, 2019

Can you metal detect there

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