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Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch

Boat ramp · Ridgefield, Washington

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 78 ft³/s over 34 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 14211820, as of Aug 21, 11:20 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 78 ft³/s over 34 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:20 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
64 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.95 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 78 ft³/s over 34 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COLUMBIA SLOUGH AT PORTLAND, OR (12.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:20 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch

H: 85° L: 62°
Overcast
Overcast
85°
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Feels like 86°
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
39%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
2.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Overcast
68°
6 AM
Cloudy
62°
9 AM
Overcast
68°
12 PM
Overcast
76°
3 PM
Overcast
84°
6 PM
Overcast
84°
9 PM
Overcast
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch?
Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch is a boat ramp in Ridgefield, Washington.
Can you swim at Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch rated?
Lake River Ridgefield Kayak Launch in Ridgefield, Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 21 reviews.

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109 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA 98642

Ridgefield, Washington 98642

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