Lake Sammamish Access provides multiple designated public access points along the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish, including official King County access points at 187th Avenue NE, NE Inglewood Hill Rd, NE 7th Court, SE Eighth Street, SE 33rd Street, and 212th Way SE.

Numerous gravel pullout areas and wide spots along East Lake Sammamish Parkway accommodate trail parking, though users must leave adequate space for bicyclists and are prohibited from using private driveways or crossing private property to reach the trail.