Blake Island Marine State Park | Washington State Parks
Break out the boat, paddleboard or kayak — Blake Island offers classic island recreation while still being close to Seattle.
Blake Island - Wikipedia
Blake Island (Lushootseed: tatču) [3] is a Puget Sound island in Kitsap County, Washington, United States, that is preserved as Blake Island Marine State Park. [4] The island lies north of Vashon Island, south of Bainbridge Island, and east of Manchester. [2]
Complete Guide to Blake Island State Park near Seattle
Jul 21, 2021 · Blake Island State Park is the most unique state park in Washington State! You can only get here by boat (see below for how to do this) and you get to an island with miles of hiking trails and beach to explore, a wonderful campground and an impressive view of both downtown Seattle and Tahoma (Mt Rainier).
Blake Island - Washington State Parks Foundation
Blake Island State Park is a 475-acre marine camping park with five miles of saltwater beach shoreline providing magnificent views of the Olympic Mountains and the Seattle skyline. The park is only reachable by tour boat or private boat.
Spending A Weekend On Blake Island State Park
Jun 11, 2024 · Okay, it’s Blake Island Marine State Park, but to us, it’s a local paradise. Your arrival at the island puts you directly into another world. You will be greeted with grazing deer, possibly a bald eagle, the sounds of birds chirping and the …
Blake Island is a densely wooded island accessible only by boat. Visitors can view Puget Sound, ferry boats on the water and the lights of Seattle only a few miles away. Visitors can enhance their excursion to Blake Island at Tillicum's great cedar longhouse.
Blake Island offers a change of pace not far from Tillicum Seattle. This destination features boating fun on the Puget Sound, peaceful trails, driftwood scat-tered beaches, island camping and views of the Seattle skyline and Mt. Rainier. BOATING FEATURES Blake Island offers 1,500 feet of moorage dock and 23 mooring buoys. Electrical service is ...
Blake Island State Park - Washington Trails Association
Originally home to the Suquamish Indian tribe and legendary for being the supposed birthplace of Chief Sealth, over the years Blake Island has also served as a timber source, a private estate, Army base, and even a smuggler’s refuge.
Blake Island State Park | Washington Water Trails Association
Blake Island is a favorite overnight paddle from Seattle. Leave from Alki Point and cross the shipping channel or put in at Vashon or Southworth. The view of the city against the Cascades during the day, or the distant Seattle lights at night, makes this a great stopover.
Blake Island - Seattle and Sound
Accessible only by boat, this 475-acre island is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can hike through the island’s lush foliage and old-growth forest on one of the many scenic trails, each offering views of the surrounding waters and mountains.