Where is Samish River?

Samish River is a river in Washington.

How is Samish River rated?

Samish River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 64 reviews.

Updated August 13, 2025

Samish River

River

4.6(64 reviews)

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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.

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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 12201500, as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM UTC

Streamflow

20 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

4.12 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAMISH RIVER NEAR BURLINGTON, WA (3.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:45 AM UTC.

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Weather at Samish River

H: 76° L: 57°

Patchy rain nearby

74°

Feels like 74°

Precipitation

59%

Humidity

58%

Wind

6 mph

UV Index

1.1

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

64°

3 AM

60°

6 AM

58°

9 AM

63°

12 PM

66°

3 PM

75°

6 PM

74°

9 PM

63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Samish River?: Samish River is a river in Washington.
Can you swim at Samish River?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Samish River rated?: Samish River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 64 reviews.

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