Sylvan Lake State Park
24-hour access to the White River National Forest.
Park Office Hours:
Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., as staffing permits
Closed Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve and Christmas day.
At Sylvan State Park, tranquility meets nature in a picturesque setting surrounded by the White River National Forest. The breathtaking mountain landscape, plentiful recreational activities, opportunities for wildlife observation, and excellent fishing and hiking options offer year-round enjoyment for visitors seeking a serene and wooded escape.
The park encompasses 1,550 acres with a 42-acre lake, 30 picnic sites, and 7.8 miles of trails. Anglers can try for rainbow, cutthroat, brook, and brown trout in the lake and creeks. Hikers will find easy access to the national forest. Picnickers can stake their claim to a spot along the shoreline. Canoeists, kayakers, paddle, and electric motor boaters enjoy the lake. Overnight visitors can choose to camp, stay in a cabin, or lounge in a yurt.
Important: There is no cell or internet service in the Sylvan Lake State Park area.
The park is open all year and winter offers snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, sledding, access to snowmobile trails, and the chance to stay snug in a warm cabin.
Make the Visitor Center your first stop to explore the displays and for information on the park and surrounding area.
Fall Trout Fishing
Off Highway Vehicle Riders
May 21-November 22 visitors may ride Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) from the Sylvan Lake State Park Campground & Cabins to access designated routes on the National Forest. Yurt visitors need to trailer machines to the Yeoman Park USFS Campground for access. Some routes will not open to vehicles until June 1. For more information, please visit our Off Highway Vehicles page.