Beaches

Lake beaches and swimming spots in Washington

19 swimming spots and shoreline access points are mapped across 7 lakes in Washington. They come from federal and state datasets, so every one names the agency that records it. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.

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Swimming spots in Washington

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Swimming spots in Washington

Closest to the lake center first.

Lake Sammamish

Rosemont Beach

King County; 0.3 mi from the lake center.

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Cle Elum Lake

Speelyi Beach

2.9 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Washington

Mount Baker Beach

King County; 3.4 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Chelan

Minneapolis Beach

Chelan County; 3.5 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Sammamish

Alexander Beach

King County; 3.5 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Washington

Matthews Beach

King County; 4.6 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Washington

Brighton Beach

King County; 5.9 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Washington

Alki Beach Park

Managed by Seattle Parks and Recreation; Seattle County; 7.6 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Washington

Golden Gardens Park

Managed by Seattle Parks and Recreation; Seattle County; 7.7 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Washington

Alki Beach

King County; 7.8 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Cushman

Cougar Spit

Washington County; 9.3 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Whatcom

Clayton Beach

Whatcom County; 9.3 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Washington

Sunset Beach

Snohomish County; 13.9 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Roosevelt

Carson Beach

Ferry County; 15.0 mi from the lake center.

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Lake Washington

Des Moines Beach

King County; 16.0 mi from the lake center.

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Lakes with the most access

Lake Washington (11) Lake Sammamish (2) Lake Roosevelt (2) Cle Elum Lake (1) Lake Chelan (1) Lake Cushman (1)

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