Skamokawa | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Location of Wahkiakum County and the state of Washington |
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Coordinates: 46°17′15″N 123°27′19″W / 46.28750°N 123.45528°WCoordinates: 46°17′15″N 123°27′19″W / 46.28750°N 123.45528°W | |
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 (/skʌˈmɑːkəˌweɪ/) 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.