Anderson Lake State Park, a Washington State Park located near Port Townsend, Sequim and Bothell

ANDERSON LAKE STATE PARK

ANDERSON LAKE STATE PARK
1061 Anderson Lake Road
Chimacum, Washington 98325

(lat:48.0163 lon:-122.8059)

Anderson Lake State Park is a remote marine 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.

Nature of the Area

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

History of the Area

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.

Passes

A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to Washington state parks for day use. For more information about the Discover Pass and exemptions, please visit the Discover Pass web page.

Boating

Watercraft launch site reopens toward the end April.

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

Fishing

The lake is open year-round for lowland fishing of all game fish.

Location

Anderson Lake State Park is located near Port Townsend, Sequim and Bothell

Nearby Parks

Old Fort Townsend State Park

Kinney Point State Park

Mystery Bay State Park

Fort Worden Historical State Park

Fort Flagler State Park

Sequim Bay State Park

South Whidbey Island State Park

Fort Casey State Park

Shine Tidelands State Park

Kitsap Memorial State Park

Picnicking

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.

Trails

8 miles of hiking trails

7 miles of bike trails

5 miles of equestrian trails

Area Attractions

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.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

March 25 Water quality?? by Matu421

What is up with this lake? I have been a resident of Jefferson county for over 30 years and it has been the since the state took over that the water quality has taken a nose dive!! Why is no one doing anything about it? I know that there are natural ways to deal with the issues in that lake, not to mention the aerator! Here is a natural way to deal with the milfoil in the lake; http://enviroscienceinc.com/the-milfoil-weevil/ . May be the state should turn it back over to a private owner who will do what needs to be done there! Then maybe I would be willing to spend money to fish there, I miss this lake, but will not take my family there until something gets done!

September 14 nice place for a short day ride/hike

The trails are nice, parking is nice,good place for a beginner horse rider as the trails are easy to navigate and the scenery was nice.

November 2 algae bloom

Wondering if the lake will open next April. Has been closed for a long time. Thank you. Anderson Lake in Jefferson County

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Directions

Located on the Olympic Peninsula, eight miles south of Port Townsend, Wash. in Jefferson County.

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.