Bringing additional tables and grills is discouraged. Erecting additional tents is not permitted. The shelter can seat 50 people at one time a group of more than 50 but fewer than 75 can use the site, however people will need to bring lawn chairs. Two tables are wheelchair accessible, and there is a cement walkway leading to the shelter. There are four large picnic tables equivalent to eight regular size tables and two pedestal grills (charcoal).

Shelter #3 (large): The shelter is a 25' x 35' wooden frame structure with a cement floor. Restrooms are approximately 100 yards away. The shelter is within Picnic Area A, and the general public uses the picnic tables and grills around this area. The shelter is near the shoreline with a view of the lake between the boat ramp and swimming beach. Parking space is adequate but on busy weekends it may be necessary to offload supplies and park in the beach area parking lot, which is approximately 200 yards away. The shelter can seat 50 people at one time a group of more than 50 but fewer than 100 can use the site, however people will need to bring lawn chairs. There are eight picnic tables and two pedestal grills (charcoal). The vinyl top has large green and white stripes. Shelter #2 (small): The shelter is a 40' x 20' framed tent so there are no poles in the center and the sides are open. There is not a good view of the lake, however the shelter offers more privacy and a woodland view. The shelter is at the far corner of the visitor center parking area approximately 200 yards from the beach and restrooms. The shelter can seat 50 people at one time a group of more than 50 but fewer than 100can use the site, however people will need to bring lawn chairs. There are eight picnic tables and three pedestal grills (charcoal). Shelter #1 (small): The shelter is a 40' x 20' framed tent so there are no poles in the center and the sides are open. Use of a caterer to prepare the meal requires a special use permit. Before then, there's a cancellation fee.Īmenities: Visitors should contact the park if they want to coordinate payment of park admissions and/or beach admissions for their overall group. Click here for park fees.Ĭancellation policy: No refund within 14 days before reserved date. Parking fees are not included in the shelter rental. Three picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are reserved by calling the Reservation Center, 1-800-933-PARK. Picnicking area includes drinking water, grills and restroom facilities. 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 more than 13 miles of hiking trails, lakeshore picnicking, a guarded swimming beach, a childrens play area, a boat ramp, a food concession stand, a bathhouse and a childrens and handicapped fishing pond. Lakefront picnic areas and wooded hiking trails are also popular. Lake Anna State Park opened in 1983.While boating and fishing on this beautiful lake are major attractions, these are only some of the parks offerings. In 1972 work began on the acquisition and development of a water-oriented state park. In 1971 Lake Anna was created to serve as a water coolant for Virginia Powers nuclear plant. The last gold to be found was in a zinc mine during the 1940s. Gold was first discovered in 1829 with mining reaching its peak in the 1880s.

The land in Lake Anna State Park used to be known as 'Gold Hill' and contained the Goodwin Gold Mine.

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