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Skamokawa, Washington

Skamokawa
Unincorporated community
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
Coordinates: 46°17′15″N 123°27′19″W / 46.28750°N 123.45528°W / 46.28750; -123.45528Coordinates: 46°17′15″N 123°27′19″W / 46.28750°N 123.45528°W / 46.28750; -123.45528
Country United States
State Washington
Counties Wahkiakum County
Elevation 30 ft (9 m)
Population (2007)
 • Total 449
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes 98647
Area code(s) Area code 360
GNIS feature ID 1508379

Skamokawa (/skʌˈmɑːkəˌw/) 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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