Lake Desire, also called Echo Lake, is an unimproved watershed southeast of

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Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington Maple Heights-Lake Desire is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 3,152. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Maple Heights-Lake ...

area, 45 minutes east of downtown

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, it has productive water quality, a maximum depth of and a surface area of approximately 80 acres.King County
A public boat launch and fishing dock is located to the north of the lake but does require a vehicle use permit from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
On the southeast border of the lake, a forested park and

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area has been allocated by the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP).Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program
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Recreation

* Fishing is managed as a mixed species fishery. Active species include pumpkinseed, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black channel catfish and rainbow trout. * Mountain biking is allowed around the lake and in the park. * Hiking is popular in the park that connects Lake Desire and Spring Lake. The park includes part of Cedar Mountain with an elevation according to the Washington Trails Association.Washington Trails Association
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Parks in King County, Washington