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The camping season runs from the first Friday in March through the first Monday in December and bathhouses and coin-operated laundry facilities are available during that time. Lake Anna State Park has many choices for overnight accommodations – tent and RV camping, camping cabins, lake view cabins and lodges, yurts and a bunkhouse. While swimming, boating or fishing in the lake watch out for copperhead snakes, alligator snapping turtles and possibly piranha! Camping at Lake Anna State Park Keep an eye out for bald eagles, wild turkeys, ducks, geese, sparrows, warblers and eastern bluebirds. Native and migrating songbirds and waterfowl appear everywhere during the summer. While exploring you’re sure to come across deer, squirrels, raccoons, opossum as well as many birds. The park’s large lake, pond, rocky streams, open fields and forest area offer ideal conditions for lots of wildlife viewing. 8 mile walk that starts at the boat launch and follows along the lake to the picnic area and playground.

Goodwin Gold Mine Loop – A 6.8 mile moderate trail through the woods, across streams, past sawmill ruins and up to the old gold mine.

2 mile interpretive trail that starts at the visitor center and loops around the fishing pond.

Railroad Ford Trail – This easy 1.8 mile self-guided trail is well marked, peaceful and offers breathtaking views of the lake.

Here are a few of the popular trails within the park: Most of these trails are open for pedestrians, mountain bikers and horseback riders (remember to carry a negative Coggins report for each horse brought into the park). Lake Anna State Park has more than 15 miles of trails that wind through forest, fields, rocky streams and along the lake. Remember to pick up a Virginia freshwater fishing license. A small fishing pond, located near the visitor center, is perfect for children and is universally accessible. Lake Anna is known for being a great spot to catch bass, black crappie, bluegill, bream, catfish and white perch. This is a great way to enjoy this large beautiful lake. No boat rentals are available inside the park at this time but you can bring your own kayak, canoe, paddle board or other small boat and launch from the public boat launch.

You may swim at other times at your own risk.Ī bathhouse-concession complex is open seasonally and the snack bar has nachos, hotdogs, chicken fingers, fries and other goodies. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day guarded swimming is available for an additional fee (unless you’re an overnight guest). The park’s designated beach area has a nice sandy beach and lots of grass adjacent to it. Here are some of the other activities that you can do during your visit to Lake Anna State Park: Swimming at Lake Anna State ParkĪ special feature of Lake Anna State Park is that visitors can swim year round! The reservoir’s temperature is warm year-round because its water is used as a coolant for the local nuclear plant. The visitor center’s Goldmine Gift Shop has souvenirs and information about the area and also exhibits on the history of the area’s gold mining and natural features of the park. The park offers guided tours of the mine and gold panning programs. Today many visit the park to enjoy the large 13,000 acre lake and to explore the area and see if they might discover some gold. The area became a Virginia State Park in 1983. Then in 1971 Lake Anna was created to serve as a water coolant for Virginia Power’s nuclear plant. Gold was discovered here in 1829! Sadly, mining reached its peak during the 1880s. The park is located one hour from both Richmond and Northern Virginia and is on the site of the old Goodwin Gold Mine.

This 3,127 acre park has more than 15 miles of trails, rustic cabins and a large lake to swim, boat and fish in. Picturesque Lake Anna State Park is a great place to escape to for a few hours or a few days.