Pets allowed
Allowed
Guided tours
No
Backcountry camping
No
Lodging
No
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A narrow "pocket park" on the southern shore of Lake Sammamish, Timberlake Park is a relatively-small, 24-acre parcel of preserved conifer forest that primarily serves as a public access point, beach, and sea kayak boat launch for the 98-square mile lake. A broad half-mile gravel trail leaves from the tiny 5-car parking area and passes old-growth bigleaf maples and western red cedars before leading down to the lakefront beach. Here the park features a grassy field, a few picnic tables, and a vault toilet.

The park is also part of the Lakes-To-Locks Water Trail, which includes over 100 public access points onto the open waters found throughout the Seattle metro area, including Lake Sammamish, Sammamish River, Lake Washington and Lake Union.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer
Fall

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

Not Required

Pros

Public beach and kayak access to Lake Sammamish. Picnic area.

Cons

No boat ramp or dock.

Features

Flushing toilets
Picnic tables
Old-growth forest

Location

Nearby Adventures

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