Lake Sammamish is the sixth largest lake in Washington and the second largest in King County. It is a major source of recreation for fisherman, boaters, and water sports enthusiasts. There are both State, County and private parks along the shore, including:

Marymoor Park (north end) Lake Sammamish State Park (south end) Idylwood Park (northwest shore) Vasa Park (southwest shore) Camp Sambica (south end) East Lake Sammamish Trail (running along the east shore)

Lake Sammamish is 98 square miles or 4,897 acres. It has an average depth of 58 feet with a maximum depth of 105 feet and is 8 miles long. Its largest source of inflow is Issaquah Creek at the south end with its primary outflow at the north end via the Sammamish Slough. For current lake conditions, click here http://www.lksamm.com/ to see three live web cam views. Source: King County, Natural Resources and Parks, Water and Land Resources Division Lake & Community Events Lake Sammamish is host to a number of events annually, including: Marymoor Park Summer Concert series Pizza & Issaquah - Redmond Row, a rowing event sponsored by Sound Rowers Issaquah Salmon Days, a country fair honoring the return of the salmon up Issaquah Creek Redmond Derby Days, a parade and fair with a bicycling theme Opening Day of Boating sponsored by the Lake Sammamish Yacht Club Tastin' n Racin' hydro plane races, food and crafts Two 4th of July Fireworks displays: At Marymoor Park On a barge in the Sunken Forest at the south end of the lake Lake Sammamish Organizations There are several organizations that call Lake Sammamish their home, including: Lake Sammamish Yacht Club Lake Sammamish Water Ski Club Sammamish Rowing Association Club