Lake Shannon Recreational Area — Attraction in Sedro-Woolley

Amazing lake with Baker River flowing into it. It can be a bit windy but we still enjoyed ourselves on our kayaks. There are plenty of coves to pull off into and supposedly the fishing it great too. It was our first time kayaking here and you must have a discover pass. There is no overnight camping but there are really nice and clean daytime facilities and bathrooms. There were people boating, kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, fishing, and swimming in the swimming area. Lots to do and so beautiful. On a clear day you can...

We were lucky enough to have this place all to ourselves for about an hour on a cloudy, but warm, day! Had never been here but everything looked very new, from the picnic area, to the toilets, to the parking lot. It has plenty of tables and there is lots of space down by the water. It’s a very rocky and woody beach with the occasional hazard (random rusted railroad tracks, very interesting) but if you’re careful little ones should be okay! We paddle-boarded for a while and took our leave....

Hidden gem! Lovely lake to spend the day. There were picnic tables/trash cans available with a large parking area (which fills up quickly, especially on hot weekends). The drive up to the lake was rocky, but still doable without a 4x4 (would not recommend for Class A RVs. Lots of boaters, jet skis, and swimmers with floats on a hot day. A truly beautiful blue lake. "No overnight" parking signs...