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Skamokawa (/skʌˈmɑːkəˌweɪ/) is an unincorporated community in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. Skamokawa is a Chinook term for smoke or fog on the water.[2]

Skamokawa
Unincorporated community
Location of Wahkiakum County and the state of Washington
Coordinates: 46°17′15″N 123°27′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountiesWahkiakum County
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total449
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98647
Area code(s)Area code 360
GNIS feature ID1508379[1]

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.

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

References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
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