Skamokawa, Washington

Unincorporated community in Washington, United States
46°17′15″N 123°27′19″W / 46.28750°N 123.45528°W / 46.28750; -123.45528CountryUnited StatesStateWashingtonCountiesWahkiakum CountyElevation
30 ft (9 m)Population
 (2007)
 • Total449Time zoneUTC-8 (PST) • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)ZIP codes
98647
Area codeArea code 360GNIS feature ID1508379[1]

Skamokawa (/skʌˈmɑːkəˌw/) is an unincorporated community in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. Skamokawa Valley, a census-designated place (CDP), lies directly to the north. Skamokawa is a Chinook term for smoke or fog on the water.[2]

Skamokawa rests on the banks of the Columbia River, and on WA 4. The town includes a post office, restaurant, and general store, along with a nearby historical museum and covered bridge. Originally focused on logging, is now a local center for kayaking and fishing.

Gallery

Looking over Steamboat Slough toward downtown Skamokawa and the Paddle Center.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.

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