Salmon Creek (Clark County, Washington)

Salmon Creek
Location of the mouth of Salmon Creek in Washington
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyClark
Physical characteristics
SourceElkhorn Mountain
  coordinates45°44′33″N 122°22′55″W / 45.74250°N 122.38194°W / 45.74250; -122.38194
  elevation1,638 ft (499 m)
MouthLake River
  location
near Vancouver Lake
  coordinates
45°43′31″N 122°44′05″W / 45.72528°N 122.73472°W / 45.72528; -122.73472
  elevation
10 ft (3.0 m)
Length26 mi (42 km)
Basin size89 sq mi (230 km2)

Salmon Creek is a 26-mile (42 km) tributary of Lake River in Clark County in the U.S. state of Washington. Beginning from its forested headwaters on Elkhorn Mountain, Salmon Creek passes through rural, agricultural, residential, and urban areas before flowing into the river just north of Vancouver Lake. Lake River is a tributary of the Columbia River.

Major tributaries to Salmon Creek are Mill, Woodin, Rock, Morgan, and Curtin creeks. Several smaller streams, including Curtis Creek also flow into Salmon Creek.