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Lake Sylvia State Park

Lake Sylvia State Park

Hidden in the hills between Olympia and the Washington Coast, Lake Sylvia is a classic state park. Set in a former logging camp above the historic town of Montesano, park life revolves around a large swimming and fishing lake that draws families to its shores all summer long.

Lake Sylvia State Park is a wooded, 252-acre camping park with 15,000 feet of freshwater shoreline. Aside from displays of 20th-century logging gear, the lake offers abundant fishing, and the rustic charm of the park makes for excellent day and group camping trips.

While children head straight for the water or the playground, grown-ups and teens take advantage of the old logging roads-turned-bike-trails. You may end up muddy, tired and happy after a day of riding.

Hikers come from all around southwest Washington to cover the year-round, 5-mile loop trail, which rolls gently from the campground, over wetlands and a small covered bridge. A walk around the lake reveals a dam that provided hydro-electric power to the logging camp in the early 1900s. Park trails connect to a network of hiking and biking trails in the surrounding 5,000-acre Montesano City Forest.

The park has 31 standard campsites, 4 partial-hookup sites, one dump station, three restrooms (one ADA), and six showers (four ADA). In addition, there are four primitive walk-in sites and two primitive sites for hikers and bicyclers. Most sites will accommodate either a tent or an RV. Maximum site length is 30 feet (limited availability). Individual campsites are reservable from April 1 - Sept. 30.

Lake Sylvia State Park
Lake Sylvia State Park

A 52 Weeks of Fun Fascinating Fact about Lake Sylvia State Park

Lake Sylvia State Park is the access way to the southern quarter of the Olympic National Park.

Attraction Advice

Check-in time is 2:30 p.m. and check-out time is 1 p.m. There is a maximum of eight people per campsite. Camping rate is determined by type of site and season. From May 15 to September 15, sites range from $27 for standard sites (no hookups) to $50 per night (full hookups). During the shoulder season (April 1 to May 14 and September 16 to October 31). From November 1 to March 31 the rates range from $20 per night for standard sites to $35 per night for full hookups). Primitive sites are $12 per night year-round. Two sit-on-top double kayaks are available for rent from May through September. Rental fees are $10 per hour or $25 for three hours.



Lake Sylvia State Park

Lake Sylvia State Park provides shoreline campsites and other activities with outdoor enthusiasts in mind, including hiking and fishing.
Lake Sylvia State Park

Need something for kids to do? Camping at Lake Sylvia State Park is a great option, with many activities and facilities developed especially for children.
City of Montesano

Miles of hiking trails through the forests of the Pacific Northwest are available in and around the lake.
Lake Sylvia State Park

Lake Sylvia State Park offers centrally-located clean flush toilet and shower facilities.

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