Alder Lake Park
Alder Lake Park
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April B
Spanaway, WA28 contributions
Aug 2019
The family and I have gone to Alder Lake for years to go boating with friends or by ourselves. We have gone all over the lake in our boat. We have played in the swimming area and gone for walks on the trails. We have not used the campground.
The only negative thing I have to say is the boat launch parking lot is tiny. Many times we've pulled into the lot and see cars parked in the spots meant for truck and boat parking.
During good weather, if you want to go boating get to the park early the lot fills quickly.
The only negative thing I have to say is the boat launch parking lot is tiny. Many times we've pulled into the lot and see cars parked in the spots meant for truck and boat parking.
During good weather, if you want to go boating get to the park early the lot fills quickly.
Written 25 April 2020
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Justinn A
Eatonville, WA13 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
Before i begin my terrible tale I would like to point out that the lake is clean and has a cool island John Cena has been here so thats neat. I went to this lake and there was a skinned carcass. Top lel it scared me
Written 22 June 2016
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coastlinevideo
Vista, CA41 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
I came back three times in one week to paddle this beautiful lake, I just could never get tired of it. I loved exploring the endless shoreline and many coves, found little hidden spots to land the boat and get out to swim... it was perfect. You even get a view of Mount Rainier from the lake.
I rented the kayak right there at the market next to the park entrance. Even though the market itself is currently closed (June 2017), the kayaks are available. If no one is there when you pull up, just call Dave at the number listed on the sign.
I rented the kayak right there at the market next to the park entrance. Even though the market itself is currently closed (June 2017), the kayaks are available. If no one is there when you pull up, just call Dave at the number listed on the sign.
Written 4 June 2017
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C B
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Jul 2024 • Family
Quiet time is at 10pm. It's 1:10am and the people are very loud and disrespectful. This is not a camp ground it's a party ground. Quiet time is not enforced. Save your time and money. I've camped my whole life. This is by far the worst camp ground.
Written 27 July 2024
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jxnmom
Pacific Northwest116 contributions
Sept 2016
We camped at Rocky Point, which is 4 mi. from the main Alder Lake Park campground (but part of the ALP). I don't remember why I chose this campground over the main one, but glad I did after driving through the main campground and seeing how crowded it was - in Sept.! We loved Rocky Point. It wasn't crowded, it was very quiet (except for road noise) and the camp hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. The sites in the back overlooking the lake are the quietest and I think 409 & 411 are the best. Don't let the bldg. in the picture next to 409 put you off - it's just a maintenance shed. The weekend was busier, but not full. We drove over to the main CG and took a shower (go to the "bathhouse" by the swimming lake - more shower stalls and not crowded. This CG has electricity and water, but no sewer. The sewer dump is at the main CG. I think Rocky Point is perfect for couples w/o kids - quieter, less crowded, very scenic, etc.
Written 19 September 2016
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trontlink
Seattle, Washington7 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Stayed at Alder Lake Park on July 22-24, 2014. Very nice park, excellent swim area for the Grandkids! Park is neat and clean. Noisy at night with huge party next door with a generator running after 10 pm. Quiet hours were not in forced at all! Also, spent big money for 2 campsites as the site showed campsites as "1 or 2 tents" I could not find a 2 tent site and booked two sites, one for me and one for the grandkids....$150.00! When we got there we saw multi tents up in the "1 tent" sites. I asked the owners about that and they said I could have had 2 tents in a "1 tent" site it there was room for 2 tents.....would have been nice to know and saved my self some money!
Written 26 July 2014
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summerfun200
Seattle, WA10 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
First night we stayed pulled in later evening to find out from our friends already at the park that the power would be turned off at 10 to 2. We were not notified when we checked in that the power would be off but was told about the fire ban. As, we unloaded and went to go enjoy our friends PROPANE (pressured controlled fire pit) a few park rangers decided that after having it going all day long and for a few days before it had to be turned off. We were told we would get a fine even though DNR was called by our party and it was okay plus it stated on DNR website it was okay to use. We were told it had to be off or else we would be getting a 300.00 fine. So not only did we have NO power for hours and no heat they were not going to refund us anything for the inconvenience. The next morning we found a state park ranger (green truck) to explain the rules of the ban and what was allowed which we had a controlled pressured propane fire pit. They left came back said it was okay after all.. Just such a pain camping is suppose to be relaxing and the first 12 hours of our trip was not.
The access to the lake was nice and the grounds were clean and nice so overall the facility was nice just poor services on the park rangers part they should of been aware of what was legal and what wasn't.
The access to the lake was nice and the grounds were clean and nice so overall the facility was nice just poor services on the park rangers part they should of been aware of what was legal and what wasn't.
Written 6 August 2013
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Chaching1197
Puyallup, WA135 contributions
Great camp ground with Alder Lake access. Facilities are clean and accessible to camp sites. It would have been a perfect camping trip but the group beside us did not understand what quiet time means which is from 10pm-6am. Went to the booth at the gate to have park staff talk to them (as I do not think it is safe to argue with 10+ drunk people @ 11PM) but no one was there. They should have staff patrolling the grounds right at 10PM to check that people are abiding by camp rules.
Written 25 August 2014
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cookinmomma
The Great Northwest10 contributions
May 2012 • Family
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Alder Lake Campground (run by Tacoma Power Parks), it was beautiful and peaceful... lots of space for our kids to play hide and seek, climb trees, and even build a teepee fort. We love staying in a campground where there is room to roam and we're not stacked in like sardines... this campground is perfect for families wanting to encourage their kids to "get back to nature" and stop playing video games! The staff was helpful and friendly, the bathrooms were also in good condition. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Written 20 June 2012
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worddujour
Corvallis, OR81 contributions
Sept 2011 • Couples
3 does, 1 buck and us - and no one else - perfection! My husband Ed & I found this Washington / Tacoma Power Company park on line and finally had a chance to stay there. I'm sure the place is packed with people during the summer, but this was the end of Sept. and we had the whole park to ourselves.
It has a wonderful campground with full hook ups and huge trees for only $28. And if you're a senior, you can get a $5.00 discount! Plus gorgeous Alder Lake with swimming and water sports. All of this at the foot of Mt. Ranier !!!!
It has a wonderful campground with full hook ups and huge trees for only $28. And if you're a senior, you can get a $5.00 discount! Plus gorgeous Alder Lake with swimming and water sports. All of this at the foot of Mt. Ranier !!!!
Written 25 October 2011
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Does the tent spots in Osprey have a fire grate over the fire pit?
Written 25 June 2020
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