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Lake Sylvia State Park, Montesano, Washington

Campground Review from P. Mathusz

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I found out about this campground on the Washington state parks Web site, and I tent camped there in June 2006.

Describe your camping trip:

The park is about a mile outside of a small town on lake Sylvia. We could fish from the site.
Pros: Sites are nice and clean. We were able to see pictures of the campsite on the Web site. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons: Not a lot of privacy in each site, but other campers were nice and friendly.
Nearby attractions: Close to ocean beaches, stores and espresso stands in nearby town of Montesano, easy car ride to Aberdeen and Hoquiam for a nice day trip.

Further comments:

The lake was beautiful, and we were visited in the evening by otters (we think) swimming two feet away from the entrance to our tent. I think Roscoe (our Lab) got a little freaked out by the strange smelling water dogs. He tried to talk to them in a wierd whisper bark that he has never used before. I think he was asking them what they were and would they like to play fetch the ball?

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
I Love This Park!!, Member seagirl400

I have been camping and picnicing at this lake for over 30 years! I love everything about it! It is very kid friendly, with some big open sites and sites that are right on the lake. Swimming and fishing right from your campsite! what could be better? The sites and bathrooms are clean and maintained, the campground is quiet at night (except for the frogs!)

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