Blake Island
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Seattle
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- Recommended stay half to full day
- Opening Hours
- State park 8:00 to dusk May-Sep; ferries limited
- Ticket Price
- Adult: USD10 · Discover Pass USD 10 daily; ferry separate
- Coordinates
- 47.3800, -122.4390
Introduction
Blake Island is an uninhabited state park of about 2 square kilometers in Puget Sound, about 13 kilometers from downtown Seattle, believed to be the birthplace of Chief Seattle and thus of deep native cultural significance. The island has no roads or residents and is reachable only by boat, with about 18 kilometers of shoreline featuring sand beaches, shell beaches, and forest trails. Tillicum Village at the center offers native cultural experiences and salmon bake feasts, with traditional dance and totem storytelling in a longhouse. Loop trails pass through old-growth hemlock and cedar forest, with seals, bald eagles, and otters commonly seen. It is both a remote wilderness retreat and a cultural window into Northwest Coast native traditions.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | USD10 |
|---|
Discover Pass USD 10 daily; ferry separate
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Blake Island?
State park 8:00 to dusk May-Sep; ferries limited
How much is the admission for Blake Island?
Adult: USD10; Discover Pass USD 10 daily; ferry separate
Any practical tips for visiting Blake Island?
Tillicum package includes ferry and salmon feast Camping requires state park reservation
How long should I spend at Blake Island?
A typical visit takes Recommended stay half to full day.
