Blake Island

It surprises me when someone asks "Blake Island, where's that?"  Then you give them a reminder of what is there and they say "oh, I've been there.  BLAKE ISLAND

It can be a quiet and close escape.  There is no doubt about it being extra busy at time as well.

Park hours/updates:

Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk. 

The park is open year round for camping and day use. There is a seven day overnight moorage limit.

Camping:
Check-in time, 1 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

The thing that reminds people of the time they visited the island park is TILLICUM VILLAGE .

It's funny how so often you hear "isn't that where they do the Native shows?"  

Walking around the island is a must.
If not literally all the way around at least about the island.  The natural feel of being at the waters edge and the quite mood of the deer can sooth a person into a quiet mood of their own.  After a storm has gone through some of the camping and walking trails may be closed.  But, don't let that keep you from wandering away from the Village and the dock area.  This really is one of those places that is "so close yet so far."

For information about the cruise from Seattle to Blake Island and Tillicum Village look here for Argosy Cruises.  

Blake Island is an ancestral campground of the Suquamish and Duwamish  Tribes and most  believe it to be the birthplace of Chief Seattle.

When  going in on a private boat be sure to check for updates on the latest regulation on docking or mooring.