Skamania County, Administrative division in Washington, US
Skamania County extends along the Columbia River Gorge, encompassing 1,684 square miles of land with 90 percent covered by forest territory.
The county, established in 1854 from parts of Clark County, derives its name from the Cascades Chinook word sk'mániak, meaning swift waters.
The region maintains strong connections to Native American heritage through local festivals, events, and preservation of traditional sites along the Columbia River.
Visitors can access outdoor activities in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, which covers 80 percent of the county's total area.
The county passed an ordinance in 1969 making it illegal to harm Bigfoot, establishing protection for this reported creature within its boundaries.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1854
Capital city: Stevenson
Shares border with: Lewis County, Yakima County, Klickitat County, Hood River County, Multnomah County, Clark County, Cowlitz County
Website: http://skamaniacounty.org
GPS coordinates: 46.03000,-121.91000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56
Mount St. Helens
28.4 km
Multnomah Falls
53 km
Columbia River Gorge
37.4 km
Bridge of the Gods
40.9 km
Bonneville Dam
43 km
Bridge of the Gods
41.3 km
Ape Canyon
24.4 km
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
21.3 km
Beacon Rock State Park
41.8 km
Oneonta Gorge
50.7 km
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
46.6 km
Punch Bowl Falls
45.5 km
Crater Glacier
28.4 km
Wahclella Falls
46 km
Horsetail Falls
50.6 km
Panther Creek Falls
19.2 km
Bridal Veil Falls
56.9 km
Wahkeena Falls
53.4 km
Cascade Locks and Canal
40.3 km
Cheese Cave
28.2 km
Starvation Creek State Park
41.7 km
Indian Heaven Wilderness
9.9 km
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
48.6 km
Fairy Falls
53.8 km
Ainsworth State Park
50 km
Table Mountain
38 km
Mount Adams Wilderness
34.9 km
Swift Reservoir
22.6 kmReviews
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