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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. In 1971 Lake Anna was created to serve as a water coolant for Dominion 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. On summer weekends, interpretive programs on the nature and history of the area complement exhibits and displays in the visitor center.



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Activities

Camping, Camping Cabins, Cabins, Picnicking, Boating, Nature and History Programs, Fishing, Swimming

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Guidebooks

• The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 9: Rhode Island, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
• The Best in Tent Camping: Virginia

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Services

Bathhouses with hot showers, dump station, sites with electritc and water hookups. Lake Anna State Park has rental cabins, camping, more than 15 miles of hiking trails, lakeshore picnicking, a guarded swimming beach, a children’s play area, a boat ramp, a food concession stand, a bathhouse and a children’s and handicapped fishing pond.

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Reservation info

Call 800-933-7275, or make web reservations at:
http://www.reserveamerica.com/va/Lake_Anna_State_Park/Campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&contractCode=VA&parkId=140175

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Fees

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/parkfees.shtml

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Outdoor activities nearby

• Hiking @ Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield (0+ miles away)
• Hiking @ Lodi Farm (12+ miles away)
• Hiking @ Rappahanock River Trail (12+ miles away)

+ distances are approximate and based on US zip code

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Photos from Lake Anna State Park

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