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
Round Lake has closed the restrooms and shut off the water for the winter season. The park remains open for Day Use activities and Winter Camping. Remember no water is available. Electricity at 5 sites (25-29) is available until the snow closes the camp loop roads. All sites are first come first serve and payment is by self collect at the pay station near the visitor center.
Winter activities include hiking, fishing, biking, as well as snowshoeing, & Cross country skiing when weather condition permit.
The Day Use fees are collected year around, the Annual Passes are available for purchase using the Day use envelope or you may mail your request to the park.
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.
Here's a trail map to help you plan for year around activities at Round Lake trail map
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.