Alder Lake Park

Nor Hiring: Seasonal Positions

We are currently accepting applications for seasonal positions at our parks and hydro projects.

Embrace the great outdoors and be part of our dynamic team. Revel in the joy of physical activity and engaging tasks that make a positive impact on nature and the experiences of our visitors. 

Now hiring:
Alder Lake Park Seasonal Park Aide

Camping at Alder Lake Park

Campsites are available across multiple campgrounds, including Main, Osprey, Elk Plain, Rocky Point, and group camps. Options include full hookups, partial hookups, tent sites, and group camping.

All standard campsites include:

• Fire rings or barbecue grills

• Picnic tables

• Coin-operated showers

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms

• Water faucets throughout the campground

Individual campsites

• 35 with water, electric, and sewer hookups

• 74 with water and electric hookups

• 62 tent sites

Group camps

• The 35-site group camp is open April 15–Oct. 15.

• Group camp amenities include:

  • Pods of five campsites with water, electric, and sewer hookups

  • Picnic tables and individual fire rings at each site

  • Community fire rings

  • Horseshoe pits and a playground

  • Restrooms with showers

Kitchen Shelters

• Kitchen shelters include barbecue grills, a sink, and electrical outlets

• Group Camps G1–G4 may reserve the large kitchen shelter (if available) for one meal per day (breakfast, lunch, or dinner)

• Group Camps G5–G7 each have access to one small kitchen shelter per five-site area

Please note: All parks are closed Dec. 20 – Jan. 1. Learn more about availability, reservations, and fees. 

Camping at Rocky Point

Rocky Point Campground is part of Alder Lake Park and is located about four miles east of the main park entrance along Highway 7.

Features include:

• 25 campsites with water and electric hookups

• Picnic area

• Free use of the dump station at the main Alder Lake Campground

• Boat launch (lake level permitting)

Location
Rocky Point Campground
52910 Mountain Hwy. E.
Eatonville, WA 98328

Please note: All parks are closed Dec. 20 – Jan. 1. Learn more about availability, reservations, and fees. 

Alder Lake Park Day Use

Alder Lake Park offers day-use access to Alder Lake, with facilities and recreation available seasonally and year-round, depending on lake levels.

Features

• Two boat launches available year-round, lake level permitting

• Fishing access for kokanee and other species

• Open to motorized watercraft

• One no-wake zone and two designated non-motorized areas

Parking Information

• Parking fee: $10 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays between Memorial Day and Labor Day

• Parking availability is limited; when day-use areas are full, additional visitors may be turned away

Address
50324 School Rd.
Eatonville, WA 98328

Sunny Beach Point Day Use

Sunny Beach Point is a 9-acre day-use park located about ½ mile east of the Alder Lake Park entrance on State Highway 7. It is open May 15–Sept. 15, lake level permitting.

Features

• Free day use area

• Swim and sunning area (lake level permitting)

• Picnic shelter and 20 picnic sites with tables and grills

• Restrooms

Parking

• Parking availability is limited; when day-use areas are full, additional visitors may be turned away

Address
50316 Mountain Hwy. E.
Eatonville, WA 98328

Driving Directions

Alder Lake Park (main entrance)
From Tacoma, take I-5 South to State Route 512 (SR 512).
Travel east on SR 512 for approximately 2 miles, then take the Pacific Avenue exit (SR 7).
Turn right and travel south on SR 7 for approximately 27 miles.
Turn right at the Alder Lake Park entrance sign and follow the road into the park.

Alder Lake Park Latitude: N 46 47 57.5
Longitude: W 122 17 39.1

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Sunny Beach Point
Sunny Beach Point is located approximately 0.5 miles south of the main Alder Lake Park entrance along SR 7.

Coordinates: 46.7995° N, –122.2788° W

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Rocky Point Campground
To reach Rocky Point Campground, continue south on SR 7.
Rocky Point Campground is located on the right approximately 4 miles beyond the main Alder Lake Park entrance.

Rocky Point Campground Latitude: N 46 46 27.2
Longitude: W 122 13 10.9

Contact Information

Address
Alder Lake Park
50324 School Rd.
Eatonville, WA 98328

Park office: 360-497-7707
Fishing and recreation line: 888-502-8690
Reservations: 833-290-8180

To apply to become a volunteer camp host at Alder Lake Park, please call (360) 569-2778.