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Lake Sylvia State Park

Lake Sylvia State Park Campground, near Montesano, Washington, is a fantastic destination for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors year-round. With a mix of tent and RV sites, this campground offers a friendly atmosphere where you can kick back and soak in the natural beauty.

The campground is known for its proximity to the lake, with many sites just steps away from the water. Visitors rave about the peacefulness of the area, making it a great spot for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. One camper noted, “Lake Sylvia is great for our SUPs and the kids to swim,” highlighting the family-friendly vibe here.

Amenities include electric hookups, drinking water, and clean restrooms with free showers. While some campers mentioned that the bathroom facilities show their age, the overall cleanliness of the campground is appreciated. As one reviewer put it, “Super clean and well kept up,” which is always a plus when you’re out in nature.

For those who enjoy hiking and biking, the trails connect to the City of Montesano, offering a variety of options to explore the area. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Lake Sylvia State Park Campground provides a welcoming environment for all types of campers.

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Location

Lake Sylvia State Park is located in Washington

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Olympia: Drive west on Hwy. 101 to SR 8, and west on SR 8 to SR 12. Follow signs to Montesano. Lake Sylvia is 1 mile north of the SR 12/Lake Sylvia exit.

Coordinates

46.99805748 N
123.58975828 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups

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17 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2023

Lake Sylvia camping

Camped over the long weekend. Tent camping. Was in spot 28 which is not on lake side. Found that there is little privacy between sites. The bathroom is showing its age though the shower is free. The campground is dog friendly. It is pretty quiet campground.

Site28
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 9, 2023

A special place!

This campground was so unique. The sites along the water didn’t have hookups but they were like your own personal beach! There were lots of fisherman. We had a spot further in the loop with hookups but we had a little view. There is lots to explore here.

Site31
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Taryn L., April 9, 2023
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Taryn L., April 9, 2023
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Taryn L., April 9, 2023
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Reviewed Oct. 13, 2022

So peaceful

Stopped here on our way to the WA coast. It’s so peaceful, we stayed two nights. Many campsites are right on the small lake. The state park trails connect with City of Montesano trails giving a nice range of options for hiking and mountain biking.

Site9
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Annie B., October 13, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Annie B., October 13, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2021

AWESOME!

We love camping here. Lake Sylvia is great for our SUP's and the kids to swim. Only 4 sites with power and water. No sewer. Rest of spots you need generator is you have camper. Reserve early as fills up quick. Particularly the spots bordering lake.

Site15
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Sharon J., August 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Sharon J., August 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Sharon J., August 29, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 12, 2021

Fun in the sun

Great place to swim. Most camp spots are on the lake. Steps away. Water is the coastal brackish brown but warm and surprisingly clear.

Site25
Month of VisitAugust
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  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Elaine L., August 12, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 13, 2021

Site 15 June Fun

Stayed 3 nights. Electric + Water. Used dump on departure. Dump sit is graded and tips the wrong way ( down in front and away from sewer port) so prepare for that as you pull in to dump.

Site15
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 8, 2021

Amazing wilderness getaway!!

I would deff camp here again super clean and we'll kept up and cleanliness was outta the park. Super secluded sites and awesome scenary!!

Sitesite 22
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Mar. 23, 2021

Cute Park

The campground was basically completely empty when I stayed as a walk-up in early March. Good cell service, coin operated showers. The bathrooms were clean enough, just of lower quality- weathered cement floors and metal plates instead of mirrors. Some sites are right on the water. Not a ton of privacy between sites. I often saw people on walks through the park, it’s very close to a small town. I felt safe here and enjoyed my stay.

  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Amy , March 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Amy , March 23, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2020

Our absolute favorite

We love this place! We’ve come back a few times and always have a great time. It’s beautiful and the lake is fantastic for kayaking and fishing. We even saw otters!

  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Amanda C., October 13, 2020
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Amanda C., October 13, 2020
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Amanda C., October 13, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

Very nice.

Great facility and nice lake. If you can, spots 5 and 23 look amazing. Close to the lake and a little more private than the others. 33 is right next to the bathroom and dumpsters, so you get a smell from time to time. But the whole place and lake were very nice.

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018

Hidden Gem

Set in a former logging camp above the town of Montesano, park life revolves around a large swimming and fishing lake. This site is super family friendly and pet friendly too.

There is a playground on site and TONS of old logging roses turned bike trails.

There are plenty of tent and RV sites and s few primitive sites for campers. There are showers a flushing toilets.

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  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Mary C., November 1, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

Group Camp

Pros: great area on top of a hill that looks down towards the water, nice lake with fishing, easy trails beach area, kids playgrouns Cons: bathroom is way down the hill, not much to do in the area, can’t bring your vehicle in the group camp so have to lug your things from outside of the camp are

  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Marisa R., August 4, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Marisa R., August 4, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Marisa R., August 4, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

Perfect for families!

Amazing place to camp for families! Nice sites, clean restrooms, swimming, kayaking, a playground, and miles of trails!

  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by ashley E., July 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by ashley E., July 16, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by ashley E., July 16, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2017

peace

This campground has been a family favorite. It's beautifully, peaceful and everyone can have fun here, whether you ride your bike, swim, fish or hike. It's a close to home spot that we love to visit often.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2017

Ranger Review: CRKT WOODS CHOGAN T-HAWK and GUSSET BLACK WITH TRIPLE POINT SERRATIONS at Lake Sylvia State Park

Campground Review:

This campground is about a 2 hour drive from Seattle and the sites are a short walk to the lake, which is nice. It appears that this campground is aiming for a family vibe, as they offer a large playground and barriers in the shallow area of the water to help parents keep an eye on their little ones. Our campsite was one of the “primitive” sites just outside the group camping area and offered a fire pit, a couple of trees for hanging hammocks, and a picnic table. The sites are nice and room if you'd like to pitch more than one tent, and the water is extremely calm. This is the ideal place for paddle sports such as SUP and Kayaking. I probably wouldn’t go hear again because I prefer less of a family vibe and more of a hiking, deep in the woods vibe… but if you have kids this place would be great for you!

Product Review:

As a Ranger for The Dyrt I get to review some awesome products that make my camping adventures even better! This trip I was lucky enough to review two products from Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT)

WOODS CHOGAN T-HAWK

This hatchet is great. Not only does it look nice and seem well put together, but it came nice and sharp so I didn't have to worry about sharpening it. I typically use a hatchet on camping trips to break up firewood into kindling to start my fire, or just making smaller pieces. It worked perfectly for that, and I really like the length of the handle. You can choke up on it a bit to give yourself a good hatchet for creating kindling, or comfortably fit both hands on it to get yourself a stronger swing. I will definitely buy the leather case that CRKT makes to cover the blade as well. If you need a hatchet for camping that's not over the top on pricing, but still allows function and style grab yourself this one.

GUSSET BLACK WITH TRIPLE POINT SERRATIONS

First of all, and this may seem like a very obvious statement, this knife is very sharp. It is sharper than any knife I have purchased in the past for camping and hiking. That being said, I love the knife! It is very comfortable to hold and use, and it was sharp enough to cut through anything I needed to cut during my camping trip. Anything from opening things up to cutting very thick wood or plastic, this is the knife for the job. The blade is a great length for everything I need to do when I'm camping/hiking, and less important but also nice, the handle has a really slick design to it. This knife is perfect for camping and hiking, but would also make a great everyday carry.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Dawnielle C., August 15, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Dawnielle C., August 15, 2017
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Dawnielle C., August 15, 2017
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Reviewed Jun. 12, 2015

Many RV sites

There were far more RV sites in the loop we stayed (site 25) but being right next to the lake was wonderful. We had plenty of vegetative separation between us and our neighbors which was great.

  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Bill M., June 12, 2015
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Bill M., June 12, 2015
  • Review photo of Lake Sylvia State Park by Bill M., June 12, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Lake Sylvia State Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Lake Sylvia State Park has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Lake Sylvia State Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lake Sylvia State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Lake Sylvia State Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lake Sylvia State Park does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Lake Sylvia State Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.