Blake Island
Port Orchard, Washington
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47°32'18.7"N 122°29'33.9"W Maps | Directions |
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Camp and Hike
Nestled between Bainbridge Island and Vashon Island, the 476-acre island once was privately owned and then in 1974 became Blake Island State Park. Blake Island is a favorite location for kayaking, bird watching and year-round camping. The popular Northwest attraction and tour, Tillicum Village, is located at the north end of the Island and is a daytime cultural attraction for visitors during the summer.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Port Orchard, Washington
- Head north on Sidney Ave toward Kitsap St (492 ft)
- Turn right onto Bay St (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto Bethel Ave (0.5 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Mile Hill Dr (3.6 mi)
- Continue onto SE Southworth Dr (2.8 mi)
- Turn left to stay on SE Southworth Dr (0.7 mi)
- Continue onto SE Southworth Ferry Dr (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto Seattle-Vashon-Southworth Ferry Dock (0.1 mi)
- Take the Southworth - Fauntleroy ferry (0.5 mi)
By kayak
Kayakers paddling to Blake Island favor Alki Beach Park, at 1702 Alki Ave. S.W. as a launch point. The 4-mile kayak trip to Blake Island requires negotiating the ferry route, which can be choppy during inclement weather. For a shorter paddle, take the Fauntleroy ferry to Southworth and launch from Manchester State Park (a two-mile trip to Blake Island). Launching from Ford Ward State Park or Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island is also popular. There are multiple locations to disembark your kayak at Blake Island.
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