Lake Anna State Park Campground 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.

Lake Anna State Park Campground Services

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

Lake Anna State Park Campground Alerts

Notice for CampersLEAVE 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.

Lake Anna State Park Campground Directions

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.