Anderson Lake State Park

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Anderson Lake State Park

Phone: (360) 385-1259
City: Nordland
Address:
10541 Flagler Rd,
Nordland, WA

Located on the Olympic Peninsula, eight miles south of Port Townsend, Wash. in Jefferson County.
This remote, forested day-use park is surrounded by 410 wooded and wetland acres. Set on a lake, the park is abundant with fish, birds and wildlife.

    Park 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.

    Due to very high levels of toxin concentrations, Anderson Lake is closed to fishing and swimming. The park remains open for all other recreation such as biking, hiking, horseback riding and picnicking. Visitors who wish to know the lakeÕs status before visiting can call the main park, Fort Flagler, (360) 385-1259 for information. Jefferson County Public Health Department staff will continue to monitor the lake for toxins. Detailed information can be found on the Jefferson County Public Health Web site.

    Marine Park: Yes

    Park Hours

    Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.
    Winter: Closed Nov. 1, reopens April 26. Watercraft launch opens April 24.

    Savage Memorial Trail at Anderson Lake State Park is closed to equestrian use due to trail conditions.



    Significant History

    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.

    Major Landmarks

    The park combines freshwater marshes with cedar, fir and alder forests.

    Directions provided by the state parks department are given below the map, or you can try to have google create the directions from the coordinates we have on file.


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    Directions

    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.
    MammalsBirdsFish & Sea LifePlantlife
    Chipmunks
    Coyotes
    Deer/Elk
    Rabbits
    Raccoons
    Skunks
    Crows/Ravens
    Ducks
    Eagles
    Herons
    Woodpeckers
    Wrens
    Trout
    Cedar
    Douglas Fir
    Hemlocks
    Alders
    Birch Trees
    Maple Trees
    Daisies
    Rhododendron
    Berries
    Ferns
    Moss or Lichens
    GeneralTrailsFreshwater ActivitiesSaltwater Activities
    Bird Watching
    3.4 mi. of Biking Trailer
    4.4 mi. of Hiking Trails
    Boating - Nonmotorized
    Fishing
    1 Boat Ramp
    The park is open seasonally for lowland fishing of trout (last Saturday in April to August 31). Catch and release only is permitted September through October.

    Picnic Notes

    The park has several picnic tables along the lake shore. No public water is available. Two vault toilets and equestrian trailer parking with hitching posts are avaliable within the park.

    Boating/Water Notes

    Watercraft launch site reopens the last Saturday in April.

    There is one boat ramp (for boats with electric motors only). Be advised lake water is 25 feet at its deepest spot.

    A daily permit is available for watercraft launching at the park for $7.
    Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online, and at parks when staff is available.
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