North Bonneville, Washington
North Bonneville is a city of 1,112 people in Skamania County, Washington.
Why visit North Bonneville
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 3 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wahe Falls, Elowah Falls and Bonneville Dam Historic District.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in North Bonneville
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About North Bonneville
North Bonneville is a city along the Columbia River in Skamania County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,397 at the 2020 census. It lies within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area on the north side of Bonneville Dam complex. The city was originally developed to house the dam's construction workers in the 1930s and later relocated from its original site in the 1970s to accommodate new dam facilities.
From the Wikipedia article North Bonneville, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Elowah Falls
Waterfall · 2.3 mi
Waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, United States
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Wahclella Falls
Waterfall · 2.0 mi
Waterfall along Tanner Creek in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Bonneville Dam Historic District
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
National Register of Historic Places # 86000727 (1986); Boundary increase # 86003598 (1987)
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes1
Trailhead Taproom & Outdoor Store
Bar and pub
Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
History
The community of North Bonneville developed as a construction town next to the massive Bonneville Lock, Dam, and powerhouse project begun in late 1933. North Bonneville was officially incorporated on June 25, 1935.
The Columbia's north shore where North Bonneville had grown was selected by federal agencies in 1971 as the site for the second Powerhouse. Faced with the prospect of being displaced and disbanded the townspeople determined to relocate as a community. Intense efforts by citizens’ groups and planning assistance from state sources finally led to agreements with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to hire professionals for the design and construction of a new town. Contractors then prepared the chosen town site for the initial community of 600 people as the old town was devoured by the enormous excavation for the new powerhouse.
From the History section of North Bonneville, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1252 East Cascade Drive, North Bonneville
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Open Doors For Stevenson High School
School · 5.8 mi
390 Nw Gropper Road, Stevenson
Map of North Bonneville
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 34°F | 11.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 36°F | 8.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 38°F | 9.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 42°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 66°F | 48°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 52°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 47°F | 7.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 40°F | 12.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 35°F | 13.4 in | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bonneville Dam (1 mi away), 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 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Carson 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Washougal 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Odell 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Fern Prairie 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Troutdale 21 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Camas 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Sandy 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Hood River 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Gresham 25 mi southwest, about 40 min 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
- North Bonneville City Hall, Kingofthedead, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wahclellafalls, Kelvin Kay Kkmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elowah Falls 2597, Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hamilton Mountain (3541766193), Ryan Snyder, CC BY 2.0
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