North Stilly River Yurt

North Stilly River Yurt sits inside River Meadows Park, a 150-acre county park of open meadows and forest along the Stillaguamish River northeast of Arlington. It's one of six yurts in the park's Yurt Village (one is ADA accessible), rentable year-round rather than just in summer.

Each yurt comes with heat, electricity, a fire pit, and its own private restroom and shower — a step up from standard tent camping, but still close enough to the river for fishing along the mile-long bank, hiking, birdwatching, or just sitting by the water. The surrounding meadows are big enough for groups to spread out, and nearby drive-up and hike-in campsites plus picnic shelters mean the park can handle families and larger gatherings at once.

Access is straightforward: from I-5, take SR530 east through Arlington, turn onto Arlington Heights Road, then Jordan Road, following it about three miles to the park entrance. The park itself is open daily from 7am to 9pm.

One seasonal note worth planning around: restrooms close from October through April and are replaced with portable toilets during that stretch, though the yurts themselves stay available and heated year-round. Booking goes through the Snohomish County Parks online reservation system, where availability, cancellations, and specific yurt details can be checked directly.