Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

Park is Completely Closed

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Lake Sylvia State Park will remain closed through Nov. 30, 2024, for construction. Nearby, Schafer State Park is open for day-use and overnight accommodations. Learn more here.

glistening waters of the lake and shoreline reflection
picnic area next to clear placid water of the lake
parking and swim area
boat out on the lake enjoying fishing
small child observing geese along the shoreline

Lake Sylvia State Park

1812 N. Lake Sylvia Road, Montesano, WA 98563

Set beside a charming, placid lake, Lake Sylvia is a popular park with a classic Western Washington forest feel. Cast a line from the fishing bridge in summer or take in seasonal colors on a fall hike around the lake.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Activities

Biking

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

First Day Hike Events

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

Metal Detecting

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Paddleboarding

Swimming

Winter Camping

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Automated Pay Station

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

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Firewood

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

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Boat Ramp

Kitchen Shelter

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

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Trailer Dump

Playgrounds

Bike Trails

Hiking Trails

Park features

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Creek

Forest

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Lake

Meadow

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses not Allowed

Map & visitor guide

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Picnic and day use facilities

The park has one kitchen shelter with electricity, one sheltered picnic table and 75 unsheltered picnic tables. The park has an ADA-accessible playground.

Camping

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.

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.

Group camp

A tents-only group camp is available up for to 50 people. Parking for five vehicles is included with group camp rental. Additional vehicles will be charged the extra vehicle fee of $10 per night. The group camp is reservable April 1 - Sept. 30.

Trails

There is one half mile of ADA hiking trails and five miles of hiking and biking trails at the park, including a loop around the park's namesake lake.

Water activities

Visitors may enjoy non-motorized boating, swimming, kayaking and fishing at Lake Sylvia. Kayak and paddle board rentals are available in season, and a boat launch and ADA accessible fishing dock are available.