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Paradise Point

Washington

About

Paradise Point is a 101-acre state park in Washington, about 1.5 miles from the town of La Center. The land is managed by the state park agency, and the park holds one campground, making it a compact base for an overnight stay in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 79°F with lows near 55°F, while winter highs sit in the low 40s. Several trails lie within a few miles. Heritage Trail is about 1.8 miles away and Brezee Creek Trail about 2 miles. For paddling, Lockwood Creek is roughly 4 miles off, and the Little Kalama River is about 8.5 miles away.

Park size

101 acres

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Location

Paradise Point

Washington

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–79°F and lows of 45–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Saint Helens Rfd, OR weather station, 8.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan43° high33° low
  2. Feb47° high33° low
  3. Mar53° high36° low
  4. Apr59° high40° low
  5. May67° high46° low
  6. Jun72° high50° low
  7. Jul79° high55° low
  8. Aug79° high55° low
  9. Sep73° high52° low
  10. Oct61° high45° low
  11. Nov49° high38° low
  12. Dec42° high33° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Paradise Point · State park
Nearest town
La Center, Washington · 1.5 mi
Managed by
State Park and Recreation

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Paradise Point

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    43° / 33°

  2. Feb

    47° / 33°

  3. Mar

    53° / 36°

  4. Apr

    59° / 40°

  5. May

    67° / 46°

  6. Jun

    72° / 50°

  7. Jul

    79° / 55°

  8. Aug

    79° / 55°

  9. Sep

    73° / 52°

  10. Oct

    61° / 45°

  11. Nov

    49° / 38°

  12. Dec

    42° / 33°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saint Helens Rfd, OR, 8.2 mi away at 269 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.