Washougal, Washington
Washougal is a city of 17,490 people in Clark County, Washington, founded in 1852.
Why visit Washougal
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Troutdale Sandy River Bridge, Farrell Building, Fred Harlow House and Depot Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Washougal
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Washougal
Washougal is a city in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 17,039 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Washougal, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Farrell Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Camas, United States of America
Fred Harlow House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house museum in Troutdale, Oregon, USA
Historic Columbia River Highway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Highway in Oregon, USA
John Roffler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Multnomah County Poor Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Lodging and entertainment complex in Troutdale, Oregon
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
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Helen Althaus Park
Park · 3.8 mi
Public park in Troutdale, Oregon, U.S
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Takumi-ko Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 0.4 mi
1926 Main Street, Washougal
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
54-40 Brewing Company LLC
Bar and pub · 1.5 mi
3755 South Truman Street, Washougal
Th 16:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-19:00
Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
2406 Southeast 8th Avenue, Camas
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Recluse Brew Works
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
4035 South Grant Street, Washougal
We-Th 14:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
25 more on the map.
History
The area around present-day Washougal was originally home to the Watlala, an indigenous Chinookan-speaking group with settlements along the Columbia River. Among the first non-indigenous people to visit the area were the Corps of Discovery led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in 1805 and 1806; they camped near the Washougal River during their return voyage in April 1806 and tentatively named it the "Seal River" and "Seacalf River" due to the number of seals they observed in the river.
From the History section of Washougal, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship14
Troutdale Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.3 mi
324 Northeast Oak Street, Camas
Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
735 H Street, Washougal
Shopping6
Taiga Building Products Distribution Yard
Hardware store · 0.6 mi
3000 Addy Street, Washougal
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
School · 1.8 mi
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy, Washougal
Healthcare2
Map of Washougal
164 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 35°F | 6.3 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 36°F | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 39°F | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 52°F | 2.4 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 56°F | 0.6 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 56°F | 0.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 1.9 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 4.6 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 40°F | 7.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 36°F | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Troutdale (3 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
Clark County has had 11 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)
- 2022-10-17: Nakia Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-02: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides, And A T (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Troutdale 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Camas 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Fairview 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Gresham 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Orchards 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Damascus 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Vancouver 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Happy Valley 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Five Corners 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Portland 15 mi west, about 24 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
- Downtown Washougal, Washington 01, Jared Adams, CC BY 3.0
- Troutdale Methodist Episcopal Church 2 - Troutdale Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harlow House - Troutdale Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HCRH gorge view, Ben Stanfield from Rockville, MD, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Roffler House (view from park), Meryl Keeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2020-03-26, Farrell Building, Camas, Washington, James Callan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Multnomah County Poor Farm - Troutdale Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CRH Sandy River Bridge - Troutdale Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glenn Otto Park (5562539764), brx0 from Portland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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