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Lake Sylvia State Park

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Lake Sylvia was formed by damming Sylvia Creek for the purpose of log ponding and power production. The power was originally used to operate a lumber mill that was located downstream from the dam. This mill began production in 1871 and was the first of its kind in Grays Harbor County. The mill ceased operations in 1930 and for a while the electricity was used by the city of Montesano.

There is also a shelter protecting a large wooden ball used by loggers with text telling the story.

The Washington State Parks system includes more than 125 developed parks and covers about a quarter million acres.

Location: PO Box 701, Montesano Washington 98563 Telephone 360-249-3621

Other Washington State Parks nearby:
(Belfair) Belfair State Park
(Grayland) Grayland Beach State Park
(Hoodsport) Hoodsport Trail State Park
(Gig Harbor) Kopachuck State Park
(Montesano) Lake Sylvia State Park
() Leadbetter Point State Park


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