Millersylvania State Park is an 842-acre camping park with 3,300 feet of freshwater shoreline on Deep Lake. This historic park is nestled in broad stands of old-growth cedar and fir trees, with 8.6 miles of hiking trails and 7.6 miles of mountain-biking trails.
The park's 842 acres were homesteaded by Squire Lathum in 1855 before being sold to John Miller, whose family dubbed it "Miller's Glade." The family later changed the name to "Millersylvania," meaning "wooded glade." Miller's family gave the property to the state in 1921, stipulating that the land must forever be used as a park. A stone memorial to the Miller family is located near the first bathhouse.
Millersylvania's buildings were constructed in 1935 almost entirely by hand by the Civilian Conservation Corps. An interpretive display at the flagpole tells the story. The park grounds contain relics of a narrow-gauge railroad and several skid roads, used in the 1800s by the logging industry. Stumps of trees display notches where springboards supported brawny loggers.
Deep Lake attracts boaters, swimmers, and fishermen. Canoes, paddle boats, and kayaks are available for rent, and there's a boat ramp and 100 feet of dock.
The camp provides 120 tent and 48 RV spaces, and has an amphitheater, fire circles, and four kitchen shelters with electricity. You can even pitch horseshoes or go metal-detecting in designated areas.
Cache: The geocache is a medium lock&lock hidden in the public day-use area.
Park hours:
The park is open year-round for day use and camping.
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk. Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
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- This geocache has an approved Permit to be placed at this location on property managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Visitors are responsible for acquainting themselves with policies and rules pertaining to State Parks areas.
- The following items may not be placed in the geocache: food, illegal substances, medications, personal hygiene products, pornographic materials, hazardous materials, or weapons of any type.
- By searching for the cache, visitors agree that they are responsible for their own actions, and acknowledge that neither the State of Washington nor the cache owner is responsible for any loss or injury that may occur in relation to such search.
- Report any incident, problem, or violation to State Parks staff.
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