We're updating our camping and moorage fees to continue providing great experiences for visitors amid inflation and rising costs. You will see a rate increase for camping stays booked for May 15 and beyond. Moorage fees will increase Jan. 1. Learn more here.
Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Park is Completely Closed
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.
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
Kayaking
Metal Detecting
Paddleboarding
Swimming
Winter Camping
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Firewood
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Boat Ramp
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Trailer Dump
Playgrounds
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
Creek
Forest
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.