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Blake Island State Park, Seattle

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Blake Island is a Puget Sound island in Kitsap County, Washington, United States, that is preserved as Blake Island State Park. The island lies north of Vashon Island, south of Bainbridge Island, and east of Manchester. On the northeast end of the island is Tillicum Village, a showcase for Northwest Coast Indian arts, culture, and food. The park is managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.HistoryBlake Island was used as a camping ground by the Suquamish tribe. In about 1786, according to legend it was the birthplace of Chief Sealth, for whom the city of Seattle was named. The island was first noted by British explorer George Vancouver in 1792, as part of his exploration of Puget Sound, though it was not named.In 1841, Lt. Charles Wilkes of the United States Exploring Expedition named it Blake Island for George Smith Blake, the officer in charge of the United States Coast Survey between 1837 and 1848, although it was known locally as Smuggler's Island for some time. In the mid 19th century, the island was logged for its timber. During the Prohibition, it was frequently used as a refuge for bootleggers smuggling alcohol from Canada.

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By Joey H On October 4, 2017

We sailed out to Blake Island through rich passage. We had hoped to be able to grab a mooring ball on the west side of the island. It was a windy, rainy weekend but all the mooring balls were already ... more »
By LauraCelise_11 On August 16, 2017

Wonderland in the middle of Puget Sound. The eats at the Indian Lodge looked quite good, but otherwise the campgrounds and the island trails are lovely, as is the marina and the kayak campground. Heav... more »
By cher98115 On December 7, 2016

I love this place its so quiet and serene the only way there is on your private boat . or the Tillicum village tour, they will take you to the island with a narrated tour and then have the salmon dinn... more »

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By Franklin Clark On February 25, 2018

Quiet and beautiful park. Camped one night and hiked around the island. Highly recommended.

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