Millersylvania State Park - State park in Olympia - 12245 Tilley Rd SW, USA

Our camping site was really nice and large with a lot of tree cover with soft pine needle covered dirt that is perfect for tent camping. The burn ban was still in effect but we brought a propane fire pit and although it wasn't the same as a real camp fire, it did the job. The bathrooms were clean and there are even pay showers (50 cents- quarters only for 3 minutes of wonderfully hot water) We spent the last day of summer swimming in the lake (I wish they would still do the paddle board/kayak rentals until the start of fall, but they don't, no beer garden or concessions either after a certain date). The park rangers were friendly but make no mistake, they do their job and do it well. They do check extra cars for a receipt to park at the site and they make sure rules are being followed in order to protect the land. There are a variety of different birds, it's not just crows so you will hear a lot of different bird sounds. There are many trails to enjoy here, we only explored two so far but we will be back for the rest. We hiked on the first day of fall, first rains in a long time came with it so we pretty much had the trails to ourselves. Don't worry about getting lost because there are signs at every intersection. I can tell you the boardwalk trail is very easy and the smaller loop by the Old Growth trail had one little hill, I would consider it easy as well. You can see some old growth trees between the boardwalk and upper loop trails. It was a nice hike. I do want to let everyone know that dogs are not allowed in the designated swim areas but there are plenty of other areas on the lake you can sit and enjoy with your pups.

Wet and rainy weekend (4 day weekend). Of course, rainy, doesn't mean unpleasant or horrendous downpour. Well, on Saturday, it was too heavy to be out for long. Cold this time of year, so we rented the lakeside cottage. Heated with full kitchen, so we spent time inside, reading and playing games. We spent a morning hiking a trail (Old Growth Lane). A mix of wetland (very high water -it's raining) and upland old growth. The high ground was a rain forest setting. Ferns up to 3 ft and a thick ground cover of other plants. The trees were thick trunked. The Fen Way Boardwalk got us over the wettest areas and the 'lane' had been built up in a levee style at the north end of the fen. Very pleasant. Even on the rainiest day, there were some people out. The three 'kitchens' are open with plenty of air moving. No lights and the heavy clouds and rainy meant it was dark Saturday morning. Otherwise, they were quite airy and well lighted the other days. Several other trails of interest we didn't have time for but did do the half mile picnic area and beach areas (2) along Deep Lake.

The campsites are spacious. The lake has a couple of places to swim that are enclosed with buoys. The multiple amount of picnic tables and places to sit , make it unique.) There's a little cider house in the woods in the summertime . The lakeside ,)

absolutely love camping here. we’ve made it our regular family camp ground, no play ground i know of but sandy lake beaches for sand castles and plenty of trails for nature walks. there’s a nice little orchard with picnic tables for day use and a concessions stand by the lake with ice cream! the mango sorbet is 10/10. hoping the bridge is fixed on the walking path next year when we go :)

Went fishing with my kids. Nice lake, despite the fact we didn't catch anything. The male restroom can use some repairs. The door was missing from the toilet stall in the shower/restroom

A usually quiet and low traffic hike. It's gorgeous. Like you're visiting giants or elves, no longer on earth as we know it. ✨

Love kayaking at deep lake. We love the shady picnic area and swimming is fun too. Lots of little blue gills biting my line. There's also a snack/bar there!

A great campground, lots of space for large trailers and RVs. My boyfriend and I spent one night here, we didn't have a reservation but found a site. Power and water hook up for our RV and a dump station not too far away. Showers were great, plenty of hot water and no tokens needed. $40 for the night, I will be back for sure.