Swamp Creek (Washington) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Swamp Creek
Swamp Creek in Kenmore
Show map of Washington (state) Show map of the United States Location of the mouth of Swamp Creek in Washington
Country	United States
State	Washington
Counties	King, Snohomish
Physical characteristics
Main source	Lake Stickney 47°52′28″N 122°15′28″W / 47.87444°N 122.25778°W / 47.87444; -122.25778
River mouth	Sammamish River 47°45′14″N 122°14′30″W / 47.75389°N 122.24167°W / 47.75389; -122.24167
Length	11 mi (18 km)
Basin features
Basin size	25 sq mi (65 km2)

Swamp Creek is a small river, also called a tributary, that flows into the Sammamish River. It runs through Snohomish and King Counties in Washington, United States.

This creek starts at Lake Stickney, which is close to Everett. It travels about 11 miles (18 kilometers) before it reaches its end in Kenmore. There, it joins the Sammamish River, which then flows into Lake Washington.

Where Does Swamp Creek Get Its Water?

Swamp Creek gets a lot of its water from smaller streams. These smaller streams are called tributaries. They flow into Swamp Creek from different areas, making it bigger.

Important Streams Joining Swamp Creek

Here are some of the main streams that add water to Swamp Creek:

• Scriber Creek: This creek is mostly found within the city of Lynnwood. It flows into Swamp Creek near Brier.
  • Golde Creek: This small stream starts near the Alderwood Mall. It then flows into Scriber Creek in Brier.
  • Poplar Creek: This creek mostly runs near Poplar Way, just outside Lynnwood. It also joins Scriber Creek near Brier.
• Martha Creek: This creek begins at Martha Lake. It flows into Swamp Creek near Locust Way and Filbert Road, which is east of Lynnwood.