Blake Island State Park was an ancestral campground of the Suquamish and Duwamish Indian Tribes believed to be the birthplace of Chief Seattle. The island was named after Captain George Blake, commander of the US Coast Survey vessel in 1837.
Blake Island is located 8 miles from Seattle's Central Waterfront and accessible only by private or charter boat. Boats run daily May-September. For a full schedule click here.
The island is densely wooded and with many forested walking and hiking trails and 5 miles of beaches. For a trail map click here. Vegetation on the island includes native Northwest trees and shrubs. Wildlife on the island includes deer, chipmunks, otter, squirrels, mink and many types of birds.
There are 51 campsites (32 standard and 16 primitive) for overnight campers. For campground prices click here. The island has 1500 feet of usable dock space and 20 moorage buoys. A snack bar is available May - September. For the snack bar menu click here.
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