Clark County is pursuing the expansion of its holdings within the Camp Bonneville site by seeking to acquire an additional 135 acres of forestland. That would bring its total ownership within the property to approximately 3,935 acres, up from the roughly 3,800 acres currently under county control. This effort was first reported on February 11, 2026. Read more…

In context, Camp Bonneville—a former U.S. Army training installation located in northeast Clark County—has been under county management since being transferred via a conservation conveyance. Acquisition of these additional forested acres underscores the county’s ongoing efforts toward ecological restoration and public land stewardship at the site. For years, local advocates have raised concerns about contamination, unauthorized law enforcement uses, and stalled cleanup efforts. Friends of Clark County has documented these issues in detail.

Why this matters
during conversations about Camp Bonneville’s cleanup and future use, expanding the county’s control ensures greater oversight of land management decisions. If public access or natural areas are in the long-term vision, securing more land puts the county in a stronger position to shape outcomes. It also means extending responsibility for environmental monitoring and remediation activities—and for engaging the community in how the site evolves.

What to watch next—it remains unclear whether the additional acres are currently owned by another public agency, in private hands, or under another type of federal or state control. Details such as funding sources, the acquisition timeline, and whether ecological assessments or legal restrictions are attached to the transaction have not yet been disclosed publicly.

We’re watching for updates from Clark County’s Public Works or Lands division, as well as further reporting on how this move will intersect with ongoing cleanup, future park planning, and public access discussions at Camp Bonneville.

Sources
The Columbian: “Clark County seeks 135 acres of forestlands within Camp Bonneville property”
Friends of Clark County: “Camp Bonneville Breakdown” (March 2025)