Alder Lake Park

Campsites are located in various locations across the 162-acre park. The Main camp loop is open year-round, except December 19-30 and hosts full and partial RV hook-up sites, as well as 16 tent only sites. During the summer use season 7 group camps area available along with additional RV hook-up sites in the Elk Plain camping area, and walk-in, tent only sites in the Osprey camping area.  

All standard campsites include:

• Fire rings or barbecue grills 

• Picnic tables 

• Coin-operated showers 

• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms 

• Water faucets throughout the campground 

Individual campsites

• 35 with water, electric, and sewer hookups 

• 48 with water and electric hookups 

• 62 tent sites 

Group camps

• Alder Lake has 7 group camps 

• Group camps are open April 15–Oct. 15 by reservation only. 

• Group camp amenities include: 

• Pods of five campsites with water, electric, and sewer hookups 

• Picnic tables and individual fire rings at each site 

• Community fire rings 

• Horseshoe pits and a playground 

• Restrooms with showers 

Kitchen Shelters

• Kitchen shelters are available for group camp reservation holders. They include barbecue grills, a sink, and electrical outlets. 

• Group Camps G1–G4 may reserve the large kitchen shelter (if available) for one meal per day (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) 

• Group Camps G5–G7 each have access to one small kitchen shelter per five-site area 

Please note: All parks are closed Dec. 20 – Jan. 1. 

Rocky Point Campground is part of Alder Lake Park and is located about four miles east of the main park entrance along Highway 7. 

Features include:

• 25 campsites with water and electric hookups 

• Boat launch (lake level permitting) 

• Picnic area located at the boat launch 

• Free use of the dump station at the main Alder Lake Campground is included with the rental of a campsite. 

• Location
  Rocky Point Campground
  52910 Mountain Hwy. E.
  Eatonville, WA 98328 

Please note: All parks are closed Dec. 20 – Jan. 1. 

Alder Lake Park offers day-use access to Alder Lake, with facilities and recreation available seasonally and year-round, depending on lake levels. 

Features

• Kitchen shelter with a barbecue grill and electrical outlet available first-come, first-serve. 

• Public restrooms 

• Swim beach 

• Playground 

• Pic-nic sites with BBQ grills or firepits 

• Two boat launches available year-round, lake level permittingFishing access for kokanee and other species 

• Open to motorized watercraft 

• Alder Lake has one no-wake zone and two designated non-motorized areas 

Parking Information

• Parking fee: $10 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays between Memorial Day and Labor Day 

• Parking availability is limited; when day-use areas are full, additional visitors may be turned away 

Address
50324 School Rd.
Eatonville, WA 98328 

Sunny Beach Point is a 9-acre day-use park located about ½ mile east of the Alder Lake Park entrance on State Highway 7. It is open May 15–Sept. 15, lake level permitting. 

Features

• Free day use area 

• Kitchen shelter with a barbecue grill and electrical outlet available first-come, first-serve.Swim and sunning area (lake level permitting) 

• 20 picnic sites with tables and grills 

• Restrooms 

Parking

• Parking availability is limited; when day-use areas are full, additional visitors may be turned away 

Address
50316 Mountain Hwy. E.
Eatonville, WA 98328 

Alder Lake Park (main entrance)

From Tacoma, take I-5 South to State Route 512 (SR 512).
Travel east on SR 512 for approximately 2 miles, then take the Pacific Avenue exit (SR 7).
Turn right and travel south on SR 7 for approximately 27 miles.
Turn right at the Alder Lake Park entrance sign and follow the road into the park.

Alder Lake Park Latitude: N 46 47 57.5
Longitude: W 122 17 39.1

Sunny Beach Point

Sunny Beach Point is located approximately 0.5 miles south of the main Alder Lake Park entrance along SR 7.

Coordinates: 46.7995° N, –122.2788° W

Rocky Point Campground

To reach Rocky Point Campground, continue south on SR 7.
Rocky Point Campground is located on the right approximately 4 miles beyond the main Alder Lake Park entrance.

Rocky Point Campground Latitude: N 46 46 27.2
Longitude: W 122 13 10.9

Tacoma Power Parks is seeking a volunteer Campground Host for Alder Lake Park. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the outdoors and wants to help create a welcoming, safe experience for park visitors. 

As a host, you’ll serve as a friendly point of contact for campers, assist with basic park upkeep, and support day-to-day operations alongside park staff. 

This is a part-time volunteer position (not a paid role). Hosts stay on-site and serve as a visible presence in the park to support visitor experience and safety. 

Commitment:
This is a 3–6 month seasonal placement, depending on availability and park needs. 

Basic requirements: 

• Must have a valid driver’s license  

• Ability to communicate effectively with park visitors  

• Must be able to perform light physical tasks (walking, bending, lifting)  

• Must pass a background check if selected  

• Must have your own RV or trailer for on-site stay  

If you’re interested in supporting public recreation and being part of the team that helps keep our parks running smoothly, we encourage you to apply. 

Download the application.

To apply:
Download and complete the application, then email it to Ed Girard, Hydro Parks Supervisor, at EGirard@tacoma.gov.

For questions or more information, feel free to reach out to Ed directly at the email above.