Washougal, city in Washington State, USA
Washougal is a city in Clark County, Washington, located east of Portland where the Columbia River flows through forested terrain. The town serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation with river access and nearby trails.
Washougal developed as a small community along the Columbia River's trade routes in a heavily forested region. It has remained modest in size while Portland's urban area expanded nearby.
The city sits about 18 miles (30 km) east of Portland and connects easily via Interstate 84 for visitors driving in. Parking and basic services are available along the main road, making it straightforward to explore the area and access nearby trails.
Location: Clark County
Inception: 1852
Elevation above the sea: 24 m
Website: http://cityofwashougal.us
GPS coordinates: 45.58194,-122.34806
Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:56
Historic Columbia River Highway
5.3 km
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
3.9 km
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
5.1 kmCamas Potholes
4.6 kmReed Island State Park
4.8 km
Farrell Building
4.5 km
John Roffler House
4.5 km
Sandy Swimming Hole
1.6 km
Cottonwood Beach
2 kmGary Island Park
3 km
Sundial Beach
4.8 kmBroughton Bluff
5.2 kmWashougal River Greenway Trail
2.1 km
Camas Public Library
4.3 kmWork of art, sculpture
394 mStatue, Work of art
719 mPeace Pole
1.9 kmQuaytskin
1.9 kmWork of art, sculpture
570 mJoyce Garver Theater
4.3 kmMural, Work of art
297 mBald Eagle
2.4 kmScenic viewpoint
2.6 kmWaterfall
4.2 kmWoodburn Falls
4.1 kmLower Falls
4 kmPothole Falls
4.6 kmWaterfall
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