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Skamokawa, Washington
Unincorporated community
Over the slough in Skamokawa, Washington.jpg
Skamokawa, Washington is located in Washington (state)
Skamokawa, Washington
Skamokawa, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Country United States
State Washington
Counties Wahkiakum County
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total 449
Time zone UTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98647
Area code(s) Area code 360
GNIS feature ID 1508379

Skamokawa (/skʌˈmɑːkəˌweɪ/) 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.

Skamokawa rests on the banks of the Columbia River, and on WA 4. The region's first American trading post was established near Skamokawa in 1844.

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

  • Skamokawa, WA - post office 01 (19879230645)

    Post Office

  • Skamokawa, WA - Redmen Hall 03 (19871756392)

    Red Men Hall

  • Skamokawa, WA - general store 01 (19879264035)

    General Store

  • Crew in front of donkey engine, Columbia River Timber Company, Skamokawa, ca 1918 (KINSEY 2194)

    Donkey engine crew, c. 1918

  • Felling men, Columbia River Timber Company, Skamokawa, ca 1918 (KINSEY 2195)

    Felling men, c. 1918

  • Rafting logs on river, Columbia River Timber Company, Skamokawa, ca 1918 (KINSEY 2200)

    Rafting logs, c. 1918

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

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