The Expedition
The land in Lake Anna State Park was formerly known as "Gold Hill" and contained the Goodwin Gold Mine. Gold was first discovered in 1829 with mining reaching its peak in the 1880s. Homesteads and farmland were also located in the area and this peaceful hillside most likely could have been a pasture. In 1972, work began on the acquisition and development of a water-oriented state park. Lake Anna State Park was opened in 1983.
Park Information
PARKING FEES APPLY AT ALL TIMES.
Note: Day-use parking areas near the beach and picnic areas fill up rapidly when the summer weather is nice on weekends and holidays. When this happens, park staff close the park road o additional traffic until enough parking spots have been vacated. Park closure may remain in effect until 4pm.
