Small marina with parallel floating docks accommodating around 20 boats, adjacent grassy/earthen parking area with no visible vehicles or striping, surrounded by forested shoreline on a lake.
Russel Landing Marina is located in Lakewood, Washington, along the shores of American Lake, which lies within the Puget Sound basin of the Pacific Northwest region. This marina serves recreational boating and sailing activities on the calm, freshwater waters of American Lake, offering access to the broader inland waterways connected to Puget Sound. As part of this area, it caters to boaters exploring the protected, fjord-like environments typical of the Pacific Coast's inland sea.
Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.
