Five springs feed this little volcanic anger management issue. There are tons o' fish - including a nine-foot sturgeon - and although it's officially 60 feet to the bottom in most parts of the lake, you'd sink a lot lower in the spongy ash. The lake's tumultuous past, however, has led to this serene, family-friendly wellspring. This site fills up with lots of kids (and lots of good parents), especially on the weekends, so party people can come by then. Those seeking more solitude and a fantastic swimming hole should consider weeknights. There are 10 miles of hiking trails as well, including maybe a mile version around the lake itself. The campsites go around too and the cabins look cool. The tall trees and abundant green overlays make this a wonderfully self-contained oasis five miles from the 16,000-strong town of Battle Ground and a few miles further from I-5.