Located near Woodinville and Redmond, Cold Creek Natural Area and adjacent Bassett Pond Natural Area together make up 250 acres of important habitat for birds and other wildlife. These sites contain extensive wetland ecosystems, springs, and high quality salmon-bearing streams. Cold Creek and Cottage Lake/Daniels Creek are tributaries to Big Bear Creek and the Sammamish River. A gravel road provides pedestrian access through the site to the creek, and a number of informal trails access different parts of the site.

Access to Cold Creek Natural Area (trails on north end):
parking is in a lot on the south side of NE Woodinville-Duvall Road, in the vicinity of 18200 block.

Access to Bassett Pond Natural Area (short trail on south end): roadside parking along NE 165th St near intersection with 179th Place NE.