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Anderson Lake State Park
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Anderson Lake State Park is a remote marine day-use park of cedar, fir and alder forest mixed with freshwater marshes. Surrounded by 410 wooded and wetland acres, the park slopes down to the 70-acre Anderson Lake and abounds with birds and wildlife.
A $5 vehicle parking permit ($50 annual) is required in all Washington state parks for daytime visits. The permit covers use of watercraft launches and may be used at multiple parks and launches on the date of issue. Daily and annual parking permits are available for purchase in-person at State Parks headquarters at 7150 Cleanwater Lane, Olympia -t the four region offices and at parks when staff is available. Annual permits also are available online.
The money collected from the parking fee is used to make improvements in parks.
Boating
Watercraft launch reopens April 24.
There is one boat ramp (for boats with electric motors only). Be advised lake water is 25 feet at its deepest spot.
A daily permit is available for watercraft launching, vehicle parking and trailer dumping at the park for $5.Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia -t region offices, online and
at parks when staff is available.
History of the Area