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LAKE ANNA STATE PARK, VA

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates

Description

The land in Lake Anna State Park used to be known as "Gold Hill" and contained the Goodwin Gold Mine. Gold was first discovered in 1829 with mining reaching its peak in the 1880s. The last gold to be found in the area was in a zinc mine during the 1940s. In 1971 Lake Anna was created to serve as a water coolant for Virginia Power's nuclear plant. In 1972 work began on the acquisition and development of a water oriented state park. Lake Anna State Park opened in 1983.

While boating and fishing on this beautiful lake are major attractions, these are only some of the park's offerings. Lakefront picnic areas and wooded hiking trails are also popular. During the summer, interpretive programs on the nature and history of the area complement exhibits and displays in the visitor center.

Lake Anna State Park has thirteen miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, a guarded swimming beach, a boat ramp, a food concession stand, a bathhouse and a children's and handicapped fishing pond.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Beach Area
  • Boat Launch
  • Cabins
  • Camping
  • Concession
  • Fishing, Freshwater
  • Fleetwood pop-up rentals
  • Gift/Souvenir Shop
  • Hiking Trail
  • Information Center
  • Lake
  • Motorboats Permitted
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Programs
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers - Hot
  • Snack Bar
  • Swimming - Lake
  • Trails - Bridle
  • Trails, Bicycle

Alerts and Important Information

Notice for Campers

LEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!
A firewood quarantine has been established for the following localities: counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Louden, and Prince William; and the entire cities of Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. It is unlawful to transport firewood from these localities. In general, firewood can harbor insect pests under the bark and in the wood. The transport of infested firewood has been identified as a leading cause in the introduction of harmful forest insects into un-infested forest areas. Help us keep our state parks pest free by leaving your firewood at home.

Getting There:

Lake Anna State Park
6800 LAWYERS RD
Spotsylvania VA 22553-9645

The park lies adjacent to Route 601 off Route 208, 25 miles southwest of Fredericksburg and 60 miles northwest of Richmond.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (540)854-5503

Special Events:

    The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

  • HOLIDAY RATES APPLY BETWEEN 11/21-24/2007. THE PRIME CABIN/LODGE RATES APPLY FOR THESE 4 NIGHTS DURING THANKSGIVING. DO NOT HAVE START DATE FOR 11/22 WHICH IS THANKSGIVING DAY; WE GIVE OUR CLEANING STAFF THANKSGIVING DAY OFF. THANKS. from Nov 21 2007 to Nov 24 2007
  • HOLIDAY RATES APPLY BETWEEN 12/24-25/2007. THE PRIME CABIN/LODGE RATES APPLY FOR THESE 2 NIGHTS DURING CHRISTMAS. DO NOT HAVE ARRIVAL FOR 12/25 WHICH IS CHRISTMAS DAY; WE GIVE OUR CLEANING STAFF CHRISTMAS DAY OFF. THANKS. from Dec 24 2007 to Dec 25 2007
  • HOLIDAY RATES APPLY BETWEEN 12/31/07-01/01/2008. PRIME SEASON CABIN/LODGE RATES APPLY FOR THESE 2 NIGHTS OVER NEW YEAR'S. DO NOT HAVE ARRIVAL FOR JAN 1 WHICH IS NEW YEAR'S DAY;WE GIVE OUR CLEANING STAFF NEW YEAR'S DAY OFF. THANKS. from Dec 31 2007 to Jan 01 2008
  • Between Aug 14 to Labor Day each year, many of our parks that offer swimming may experience a shortage of qualified lifeguards, resulting in swimming being available on Saturdays and Sundays only (closed Monday-Friday). Swimming is available Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend. If your park trip depends on swimming daily, we advise you to reserve at another time. We apologize for the inconvenience. There is no refund to overnight guests when swimming is not available. from Aug 14 2008 to Sep 01 2008
  • Pursuant to Code of Virginia, no fire of any sort is permitted, including charcoal, between February 15 and April 30, except between the hours of 4PM to midnight. This includes campgrounds and picnic area / cabin grills. Camping stoves that are self-contained are permitted (ex. Coleman Stove). from Feb 15 2009 to Apr 30 2009