Ames Lake has a unique and colorful history. This website shares the stories of how our community grew up and thrived.

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Where is Ames Lake?

Ames Lake is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington. Located in the Snoqualmie Valley, it is 8 miles southeast of Redmond, 2 miles west of Carnation, 5 miles northeast of Sammamish, and 23 miles east of downtown Seattle.

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