Lake Sammamish State Park
Also known as Sammamish State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6:30 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(425) 455-7010
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Fire restriction Burn Ban Level 2Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Posted by the park 2026-09-18. Official alert
Alert NotificationThere will be increased roadway congestion accessing the park beginning early October and ending in late November due to a road closure on NW… (more)
There will be increased roadway congestion accessing the park beginning early October and ending in late November due to a road closure on NW Sammamish Road. The Park will remain open during this time.
Posted by the park 2026-10-02. Official alert
Partial closure Part of the Park is ClosedBoth the Issaquah Creek bridge and the Tibbetts Creek bridge are currently closed due to erosion from winter high creek levels. We do not have a… (more)
Both the Issaquah Creek bridge and the Tibbetts Creek bridge are currently closed due to erosion from winter high creek levels. We do not have a current timeframe for when the repairs for these bridges will be complete. For questions or concerns regarding this closure please reach out to our Lake Sammamish staff at Lake.sammamish@parks.wa.gov
Posted by the park 2026-03-03. Official alert
Overview
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Covering about 532 acres, Lake Sammamish State Park lies in King County, in Issaquah.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
6:30 a.m. - Dusk year round
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Watercraft Launch Fee | $7 · boat |
| Trailer Dump Fee | $5 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: designated swim areas.
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash Dogs are welcome but must always be on a leash and under physical control. Dogs are not permitted in designated swim areas.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Individual camping is not permitted. However, the Hans Jensen Group Camp is available. This private area offers a picnic shelter, tables, fire rings and vault toilets.
Reserve the group camp online.
Camping amenities listed: Trash Service, Trailer Dump
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingGeocachingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingCampingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- EV charging
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trails
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Restrooms, ADA Buildings, Accessible Parking, Accessible Trails
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
The Homestead Trail will be closed until further notice due to a trail washout.
Dogs are welcome but must always be on a leash and under physical control. Dogs are not permitted in designated swim areas.
View live park camera
View current conditions at the boat launch.
Getting there
- Address
- 2182 NW Sammamish Road
Issaquah, WA 98027 - Nearest town
- Issaquah
- Coordinates
- 47.5569, -122.0632
- Phone
- (425) 455-7010
- Lake.Sammamish@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Lake Sammamish State Park (198153623).jpeg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Narasimhan Govindarajan
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology