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Anderson Lake State Park
Phone: (360) 385-1259
Fax: (360) 379-1746
City: Nordland
Address:
10541 Flagler Rd,
Nordland, WALocated on the Olympic Peninsula, eight miles south of Port Townsend, Wash.
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.
For more up to date information, visit the Anderson Lake page on the state parks web site.
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Park Overview
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.
Marine Park: Yes
Park Hours
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Winter: Closed Nov. 1, reopens April 26
Anderson Lake State Park is now open. People and their pets are warned to stay out of the lake. Algae toxin sampling will continue throughout the summer. For more information regarding algae toxin, contact Jefferson County Public Health at (360) 385-9444 or visit online www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.
Winter: Closed Nov. 1, reopens April 26
Anderson Lake State Park is now open. People and their pets are warned to stay out of the lake. Algae toxin sampling will continue throughout the summer. For more information regarding algae toxin, contact Jefferson County Public Health at (360) 385-9444 or visit online www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.
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.
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.
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.
| Mammals | Birds | Fish & Sea Life | Plantlife |
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Chipmunks
Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Rabbits
Raccoons
Skunks
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Crows/Ravens
Ducks
Eagles
Herons
Woodpeckers
Wrens
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Trout
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Cedar
Douglas Fir
Hemlocks
Alders
Birch Trees
Maple Trees
Daisies
Rhododendron
Berries
Ferns
Moss or Lichens
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| General | Trails | Freshwater Activities | Saltwater Activities |
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Swimming
Bird Watching
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3.4 mi. of Biking Trailer
4.4 mi. of Hiking Trails
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Boating - Nonmotorized
Fishing
1 Boat Ramp
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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 NotesThe park has no picnic tables or kitchen shelters. A vault toilet is available.
Boating/Water NotesWatercraft 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 and trailer dumping at the park for $5. 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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Boating
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