Fivemile Lake is located in southern King County, Washington in the Lakeland South census-designated place.

The road's construction was authorized in 1857 to defend against Native American hostilities and the threat of foreign naval attacks.

The road would help move supplies and troops between the forts, and would encourage further settlement of the area.

[3] Due to high nutrient concentrations, Fivemile lake is moderately eutrophic.

The fire chief stressed the importance of life jackets, as neither kayaker was wearing one.