After our Lummi circumnavigation, I gave my surfski a few days off, loaded our stand-up paddle board and plastic sit-on top kayak and gear for car camping – and joined seventeen 6 -10 year-olds and their Mom’s camping on Baker Lake.

Located near Concrete, WA, and only 1 hour and 15 minutes from our Sudden Valley home, Baker Lake is a gem for adventurers of all kinds. A hiker can take the 14-mile Baker Lake Trail that follows the eastern shore of the length of the lake for a day hike or backpacking trip… or for a slightly different perspective you could do the same from a kayak! A out-and-back by foot, or circumnavigation by kayak would be a great work-out for the hearty! Or, there is always the Baker Lake 50 K for the ultra runners!

Car camping in one of the ½ dozen forest service campgrounds on the west side of the lake offers a great base camp for limitless adventure opportunities. We stayed at Horseshoe Cove Campground for our three-day adventure. While Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan rose above the lake in the distance offering gorgeous views, and inspiration for a variety of nearby day hikes, we focused on quality beach and play time for this excursion!