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Swim Beach at Lake Anna State Park
4.4★ · 74 Google ratings · Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 240 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
110 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Swim Beach at Lake Anna State Park
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1Restrooms240 ft from the listing2Showers300 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2022–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2022–2026
Visit on weekdays or after 5pm
Weekday visits offer comfortable crowds, while peak weekend afternoons fill to capacity by noon with 120-person limits enforced.
Bring cash or card for fees
Day-use parking requires a fee year-round, and swimming in the designated area costs $5 per adult, collected at entry.
Check for water quality alerts
Reviewers report occasional toxic algae warnings; verify conditions before visiting, as official notifications may not be widely posted.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · mostly clear
Wind
2 mph from the ESE
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 20, 5:10 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 240 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Swim Beach at Lake Anna State Park?
40 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Swim Beach at Lake Anna State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 240 ft from the listing.
When is Swim Beach at Lake Anna State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
