In addition to its fish and wildlife values, the Sauk is a very popular boating river. For many years, the U.S. Forest Service had been interested in acquiring a site that would provide public access on the Sauk River for boating and recreation. In 1998, Western Rivers Conservancy purchased the ideal location for boat access along the lower Sauk from a private landowner. This twenty-six-acre property is adjacent to Highway 530's bridge over the Sauk, making the site not only easily accessible, but also unmistakable to boaters coming downstream. The Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest owns and manages the property as part of the Skagit National Wild & Scenic River system.

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