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Access Site WA

Riley Lake

Deer Creek • Jim Creek • North Fork Stillaguamish River

Source: washington_department_of_fish_and_wildlife Updated 1 year ago

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City: Arlington, WA
County: Snohomish County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 48.24420008, -121.94470863
27213 W Lake Riley Rd, Arlington, WA 98223, USA
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Deer Creek at Oso, WA 1.1 mi away
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NF Stillagumish River at Old Railroad Branch at Cicero, WA 2.2 mi away
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About This Access Site
Riley Lake is a 30-acre recreational lake located south of Arlington in Snohomish County, Washington. The public boat launch features a gravel ramp and is situated near the south end of the lake, providing convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. Restroom facilities are available at the access site. The lake is open year-round to pedestrians and paddlers, though vehicle access is restricted to regulated sport fishing seasons.

The lake offers pleasant paddling conditions with a maximum depth of 13.7 meters (45 feet) and an average depth of 6.7 meters (22 feet), making it suitable for various water activities. Directions to the site are straightforward: from Arlington, take Highway 530 East to Jim Creek Road, then turn left onto Lake Riley Road. Note that there are no ADA facilities available at this access point. The site is day-use only with no camping available; be prepared to launch and conclude your outing the same day.