Round Lake State Park is situated in 142 acres of forest surrounding a 58-acre lake at an elevation of 2,122 feet. The lake is the product of glacial activity dating back to the Pleistocene Epoch.
Flocks of Canada geese pass over towering pine, hemlock and larch as osprey plunge to the lake for trout or perch. Robins and raven inspect the campgrounds while a lake breeze carries campfire smoke up through the canopy of ponderosa, western red cedar and paper birch.
Close to shore, turtles and frogs, beaver and muskrat dart about for food amid the reeds and grasses, red alder, skunk cabbage and water lilies.
Along one of three trails, hikers find beaver lodges, dams and ponds and, often, glimpse a resident moose. With an afternoon breeze stirring the lake's waters, trout jump after insects as grebe dive under ripples and water ouzel dance on logs.
Echoing across the lake is a strange chorus of bullfrog and duck calls, red-winged blackbird screeches, odd splashes and plops, and the sound of children playing on the beach.
The Park Today
July 12 Centennial Celebration at Round Lake
• ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK: There will be a Jr. Ranger Program in the morning, and an evening program for all ages.
• REFRESHMENTS IN THE PARK: Cake and ice cream
• CONDITIONS IN THE PARK TODAY
The restrooms are open and the water has been turned on for the summer season. Due to the high water levels portions of the trails are flooded and impassable. Camping reservation can be made on-line or call the call center.
Round Lake State Park offers 51 single-family campsites with
modern restrooms and showers, a dump station, picnic tables and
barbecue grills. Round Lake campsites are shaded all day by towering
western red cedar, western hemlock, ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and
western larch. Canoe rentals are available at the park. Picnicking,
hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming are all popular activities.
Park Restrictions:
Round Lake State Park recommends a trailer length of no more than 24
feet, due to narrow campground roads. No attached gasoline motors are
permitted on the lake (electric motors only). Pets are welcome in the
park, however they must be on a leash and attended at all times. Pets
are not allowed on the beach area.