![glistening waters of the lake and shoreline reflection](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_Reflections%20on%20Lake_03-20-2023.jpg?itok=lMiPnLLy)
![picnic area next to clear placid water of the lake](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_Campsite.jpg?itok=vrdqMzBE)
![parking and swim area](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/Lake%20Sylvia_SwimPicnicArea_03-21-2023.jpg?itok=-HzZFPSZ)
![boat out on the lake enjoying fishing](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_Boat.jpg?itok=ow3SfDNd)
![small child observing geese along the shoreline](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_Geese.jpg?itok=QZrEz9T-)
![picnic shelter of round post wood beams with concrete pad and many picnic tables](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_GroupSite.jpg?itok=wOBjl3Eg)
![large green and tan children's playground with protective fence surrounding](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_Playground.jpg?itok=9i54ZoV4)
![kids playground with park bench](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/Lake%20Sylvia_Playground_03-21-2023.jpg?itok=zk0OlvH4)
![early morning fog on smooth lake with boat containing two people](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/Lake%20Sylvia_foggyBoat_03-20-2023.jpg?itok=DuYuWzKv)
![picnic spot next to tree and shore of smooth green waters of lake](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_Picnic%20by%20Lake_03-20-2023.jpg?itok=OOK5qp1j)
![picnic spot with tables under trees next to the bluegreen waters of the lake.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_PicnicArea.jpg?itok=ZQzghDky)
![tan and brown ranger station at park entrance](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_RangerOffice.jpg?itok=E5bxZMWT)
![rustic wooden covered bridge along hiking trail](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/Lake%20Sylvia_CoveredBridget_03-21-2023.jpg?itok=QmXMMine)
![wooden covered footbridge along hiking trail](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_TrailBridge.jpg?itok=DY_QPGdS)
![hiking trail with fallen tree across the path](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/Lake%20Sylvia_HikingTrail_03-21-2023.jpg?itok=iaraxi1_)
![mossy covered wood bridge with round hand rail](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/Lake%20Sylvia_moss-covered-bridge_03-20-2023.jpg?itok=CiFwr0d8)
![interpretive sign about history of logging](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_LoggingSign.jpg?itok=VMZdGkF5)
![long wooden bridge over lake](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_OnDam.jpg?itok=UeGgU5tD)
![wooden bridge spillway on creek waters flowing](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/Lake%20Sylvia_BridgeSpillway_03-21-2023.jpg?itok=5qCpbXiV)
![Lake Sylvia State Park Welcome Sign](/sites/default/files/styles/square_600/public/2023-03/LakeSylvia_WelcomeSign.jpg?itok=HsFcYeW6)
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Lake Sylvia State Park will be completely closed June 10 through Sept. 30, 2024 for construction. Nearby, Schafer State Park will remain open for day-use and overnight accommodations. Learn more here.
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.
First Day Hike Events
Winter Camping
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Kayaking
Metal Detecting
Paddleboarding
Swimming
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Firewood
Boat Ramp
Kitchen Shelter
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Trailer Dump
Playgrounds
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Creek
Forest
Lake
Meadow
Wildlife Viewing
The park has one kitchen shelter with electricity, one sheltered picnic table and 75 unsheltered picnic tables. The park has an ADA-accessible playground.
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.
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.
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.
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.