Skamokawa Valley Washington Map
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| City | Skamokawa Valley |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Wahkiakum County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 46.315241 |
| Longitude | -123.401371 |
| Population | 487 |
| Density | 6.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 98647 |
| Area Code | 360 |
| County Seat | Cathlamet |
| School District | Wahkiakum School District |
About Skamokawa Valley, Washington
Skamokawa Valley is a locality in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 487. The population density is 6.7 people per km². Skamokawa Valley is located at 46.3152°N, 123.4014°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98647.Skamokawa Valley reveals itself as a deep, green crease in the earth, defined by the persistent, winding presence of Wilson Creek. It lies 26.3 miles west-northwest of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 3.6 miles southeast of Wahkiakum. The landscape here is characterized by the quiet intimacy of East Valley, where the ground rises into steep, timbered slopes that hold the damp, heavy air of the interior. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of second-growth forest, illuminating the moss-slicked stones of the creek bed while the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Cascade Range remain a faint, ethereal promise on the far horizon. Life here moves in accordance with the seasonal expansion of the meadow grasses, far removed from the frantic pace of the wider world.
Skamokawa Valley preserves a history rooted in the quiet endurance of agriculture and the meticulous stewardship of the land. The proximity of the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer enforces a rhythm of conservation, ensuring that the wild inhabitants of the basin remain undisturbed by the modern world. Local industry remains tethered to the soil and the timber, while those who seek the solitude of the wilderness often find their way toward the Alger Truck Trail for a rigorous ascent into the hills. It is a place where the stillness of the afternoon is broken only by the movement of water or the rustle of brush, creating a sense of isolation that feels both intentional and profoundly earned.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Skamokawa Creek Natural Resources Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 289° W
- Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.9 mi, 184° S · 12k acres
- Skamokawa Vista Park (Local Park) — 4.1 mi, 221° SW
- Lewis And Clark National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.1 mi, 210° SW · 39k acres
- Lewis And Clark National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 5.1 mi, 210° SW · 13k acres
- Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 5.3 mi, 188° S · 1,289 acres
- Columbia Estuary - Elochoman River (Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 175° S
- Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For The Columbian White-Tailed Deer Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 6.5 mi, 195° S
- Cathlamet Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 7.4 mi, 175° S
- Mount Saint Helens-Shillapoo Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 11.6 mi, 170° S
- Willapa Hills Trail (State Recreation Area) — 15.5 mi, 351° N
- Raymond Carver Memorial (Monument) — 17.4 mi, 147° SE
- Clatskanie Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 17.4 mi, 147° SE
- Twilight Eagle Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 17.5 mi, 234° SW
- Appelo Archives Center (Museum) — 18.0 mi, 281° W
- Camp McDonald (Historic Ruins) — 19.2 mi, 039° NE
- Hanthorn Cannery Museum (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 247° SW
- Astoria Pier Love Locks (Attraction) — 20.6 mi, 247° SW
- Nehalem River (Wild & Scenic River) — 20.8 mi, 169° S · 37k acres
- Sea Lion Dock (Attraction) — 20.9 mi, 247° SW
- Time Capsule (Attraction) — 21.9 mi, 245° SW
- Comcomly Canoe (Public Artwork) — 22.0 mi, 245° SW
- Heritage Museum (Museum) — 22.1 mi, 247° SW
- U.S Post Office site (historic) (Monument) — 22.2 mi, 247° SW
- Jadene Studios (Gallery) — 22.2 mi, 247° SW
- Confluence Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 22.2 mi, 247° SW
- Astoria Ghost Tour (Attraction) — 22.2 mi, 247° SW
- Museum of Whimsy (Museum) — 22.3 mi, 247° SW
- Riversea Gallery (Arts Centre) — 22.3 mi, 247° SW
- Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 29.8 mi, 241° SW · 805k acres
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About This Skamokawa Valley Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Skamokawa Valley, Washington. Coordinates: 46.315241, -123.401371. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Skamokawa Valley includes the ZIP code (98647), telephone area code (360), county seat of Wahkiakum County (Cathlamet), and school district assignment (Wahkiakum School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
