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Spanning 13,000 acres of Virginia's Northern and Central tourism regions, Lake Anna is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the state. Created by damming the North Anna River in 1971, Lake Anna provides cooling water to the North Anna Nuclear Generating Station and is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and swimming.
The Virginia lake shares the surrounding land with Lake Anna State Park, which was formerly known as “Gold Hill” as it housed the Goodwin Gold Mine.
Today, Lake Anna State Park offers many activities, ranging from camping, scenic lakefront picnic areas, excellent hiking trails, and a modern visitor's center with plenty of information about the park, the lake, and its surroundings.
Lake Anna , Lake Anna State Park: 6800 Lawyers Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551, Phone: 540-854-5503
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