Anderson Lake State Park
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Overview
Anderson Lake State Park is a remote 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.
Contact Information
1061 Anderson Lake Road Chimacum, Washington, United States 98325phone: view phone360-902-8844
website: www.parks.wa.gov
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Description
Anderson Lake State Park is a remote 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.
Prior to becoming a state park, Anderson Lake was owned by William F. Anderson, who used the land around it to graze his cattle. Curiously, the lake was not named for him or anyone in his family. William Anderson purchased the property in 1947 from Amanda Anderson, who, though not a relative, shared his last name. Anderson Lake was named for one of her ancestors.
Lake closure: Due to high levels of anatoxin, Anderson Lake is closed to all water activities until further notice. All people, pets and horses should avoid contact or consumption of lake water.
Hours of work
Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: Closed Nov. 1, reopens the last Saturday in April.
Locations
Located on the Olympic Peninsula, eight miles south of Port Townsend, Wash. in Jefferson County.
From Port Townsend:
Take SR 20 south for 6.7 miles, then turn east on Anderson Lake Rd. Proceed 1.1 miles to park entrance.
From Hwy. 101 heading north:
At Discovery Bay, turn right onto Hwy. 20. Go 3.7 miles to Anderson Lake Rd., and turn right. Follow this road for 1.1 miles, and turn left into park entrance.
