Skokomish Washington Map

About Skokomish, Washington

Skokomish is a locality in Mason County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 615. The population density is 35.6 people per km². Skokomish is located at 47.3334°N, 123.1574°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98584.

Skokomish anchors a verdant expanse where the damp, cool breath of the Pacific air settles into the deep folds of the Skokomish Valley. It lies 6.6 miles south-southeast of Mason, WA (from Mason, WA: bearing 164°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-northwest of Shelton. This landscape is defined by the steady, rhythmic pulse of the Skokomish River as it carves a path toward the distant salt waters of Oakland Bay, while the muted, jagged silhouettes of the Olympic Mountains loom against the horizon like a permanent, gray-toned theater backdrop. A few miles away, the quiet surface of Old Hatchery Lake reflects the shifting clouds, its stillness contrasting with the restless movement of the river nearby. The light here often feels heavy and saturated, filtering through the dense canopy of the Olympic National Forest to illuminate the dark, mossy floor in shades of muted emerald and charcoal.

Skokomish carries the weight of a long, enduring heritage, maintaining an economy that remains closely tied to the timber and natural resources that have shaped this region for generations. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the recreational serenity offered by Potlatch, where the transition from forest to shoreline provides a rare vantage point for observing the interplay of land and tide. Life in Skokomish moves at a pace dictated by the seasonal shifts of the environment, far removed from the frantic cadence of larger urban centers. Beyond the reach of the immediate valley, the landscape is punctuated by features like the distant Lilliwaup Falls and the quiet silhouette of Smith Island, each marking the geography with a subtle, persistent presence that defines the character of the people who call this place home.

About This Skokomish Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Skokomish, Washington. Coordinates: 47.333426, -123.157377. 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 Skokomish includes the ZIP code (98584), telephone area code (425), county seat of Mason County (Shelton), and school district assignment (Hood Canal 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.