Lake Anna State Park Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter, not overnight camping. Open year-round from 8 a.m. to dusk. Reservations accepted except on holidays and weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day, when the shelter is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Flood Watch issued August 5 at 3:11AM EDT until August 5 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of DC, including the following , District of Columbia, Maryland, including the following areas, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Charles and Prince Georges, and Virginia, including the following areas, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Fairfax, Southern Fauquier, Spotsylvania and Stafford. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and isolated thunderstorms are ongoing this morning as a warm front lifts north through the area. Rainfall will be heavy at times, with localized rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches within an hour or two possible. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information
About
The Lake Anna State Park Shelter is a day-use picnic shelter situated in the scenic Warecove Picnic Area, offering views of Lake Anna. This is not an overnight camping facility. The shelter is a 25' x 35' wooden frame structure with a cement floor, designed to accommodate groups of up to 50 seated guests, or up to 75 people if additional lawn chairs are brought. The shelter includes four large picnic tables (equivalent to eight standard tables), two charcoal pedestal grills for cooking, and two wheelchair-accessible tables connected by a cement walkway. Restrooms and a playground are located approximately 50 yards away. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to dusk. The shelter is available for rental year-round, except on holidays and weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day, when it becomes available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can be made by calling the Virginia State Parks Customer Service Center. Parking fees are not included in the shelter rental.
Directions
From I-95, take Exit 118 at Thornburg and travel west about 4 miles on Route 606. At Snell, continue through the traffic light on Route 208 west for 2 miles. At the stoplight, continue straight, then turn left onto Courthouse Road (Route 208 west). Continue through the stoplight at Spotsylvania High School. In 8 miles, turn right onto Route 601 (Lawyers Road) and drive 3 miles. The park entrance is on the left at 6800 Lawyers Road.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| resvs@dcr.virginia.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (800) 933-7275 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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