US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsSurface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 131082678).
The red circle marks Lake Lawrence.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Washington: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).
Official WDFW pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Stocked by the state: Brown trout, Rainbow trout (2015–2026, 12 years; 327,984 fish in all, fry included)
Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, WDFW Fish Plants data on data.wa.gov (releases into Lake Lawrence, Thurston County, since 2015). See WDFW trout stocking reports. These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 131082678), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: WDFW water access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
We found 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Lawrence. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
RVs welcome · Dump station
RVs welcome
All campgrounds & RV parks in Washington
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.8522, -122.5695). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Lawrence. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in PT (America/Los_Angeles), and accurate to within a few minutes.
2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lawrence Water Access Site | Yelm | WDFW | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 46.8498, -122.5721 |
| Private Boatlaunch | — | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 46.8573, -122.5772 |
WDFW water access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
Reported on or near Lake Lawrence
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database
USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.
Lake Lawrence covers about 327 acres in Yelm, Washington (Thurston County).
WDFW fish stocking records lists Rainbow trout and Brown trout.
Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Lake Lawrence Water Access Site and Private Boatlaunch. Check posted fees and parking rules.
Yes. We list 7 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.
Lake Lawrence touches Yelm in Thurston County, Washington.
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