Carson, Washington
Carson is a community of 2,318 people in Skamania County, Washington.
Why visit Carson
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cascade Locks Work Center.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Carson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carson
Carson is a census-designated place in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, north of the Columbia River in Skamania County, in the southwestern part of Washington, United States. The population was 2,323 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Carson, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Cascade Locks Work Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic building in Oregon, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes10
Backwoods Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
1162B Wind River Road, Carson
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:30-21:00
Trulie's Divine Desserts
Bakery · 0.7 mi
981 Wind River Highway, Carson
We-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00
LogYard Espresso
Cafe · Coffee · 0.5 mi
1152 Smith-Beckon Road, Carson
Mo-Fr 05:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-12:00
History
The post office in Carson has been in operation since 1894. The community takes its name from nearby Carson Creek.
From the History section of Carson, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Open Doors For Stevenson High School
School · 3.8 mi
390 Nw Gropper Road, Stevenson
Map of Carson
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 33°F | 11.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 34°F | 8.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 9.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 41°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 52°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 56°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 56°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 39°F | 12.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 33°F | 13.4 in | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cascade Locks (5 mi away), rain and snow from Bonneville Dam, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Skamania County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-07-03: Tunnel Five Fire (Fire)
- 2023-01-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-10-17: Nakia Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2022-03-29: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cascade Locks State Airport (CZK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Cascade Locks 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Hood River 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Odell 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Washougal 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Mount Hood Villages 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Camas 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Troutdale 31 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Sandy 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Gresham 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Vancouver 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cascade Locks Work Center, USFS, 1983, Susan Marvin, Public domain
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