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Skamokawa
Over the slough in Skamokawa, Washington.jpg
Location of Wahkiakum County and the state of Washington
Location of Wahkiakum County and the state of Washington
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 is an unincorporated community in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. 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 town includes a post office, restaurant, and general store, along with a nearby historical museum and covered bridge. It is a local center for kayaking and fishing.

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


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