Your Guide to Buying a Home in Washougal, WA

Buying a Home in Washougal, Washington

(Columbia River at dusk)

Washougal is located in Clark County

Washougal is a Clark County community along the Washington side of the Columbia River - a twin city of Camas. Washougal is also part of the Portland - Vancouver, Oregon - Washington metro area.

Washougal is near the end of the last bad stretch of rapids on the Columbia River, which Oregon Trail emigrants had to brave in order to reach the Willamette Valley before the opening of the Barlow Road around Mt. Hood.

Washougal was the first place settled by American pioneers in what would become Washington. The members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near here on their return trip up the Columbia River.

Of special note, the Pendleton Woolen Mill has been in operation since 1912, and still produces the acclaimed woolen products. At Pendleton, the original pioneering spirit lives on with the inspiration of many generations, a collective spirit, vision, an entrepreneurial sense, and a dedication to quality and deep feeling of commitment.

It should also be noted that the Washougal River, noted for its excellent fishing, joins the Columbia here.
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Washougal is known at the "Gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area." The Columbia Gorge offers many scenic sites such as Beacon Rock State Park, Bonneville Dam, Skamania Lodge, Columbia Gorge Interpretative Center, Bridge of the Gods, and Carson Mineral Hot Springs.

Washougal is a small, historic community situated on the Washougal side of the Columbia River. From the west, one can view Mt. Hood rising above the Cascade Mountains. The setting for this community reflects the natural beauty that has inspired many explorer, both old and new. It has been stated that Washougal is the "crossroads to discovery" in the Pacific Northwest.

The City of Washougal is projected to be a city of 17,000 citizens in 20 years and is designed to accommodate the population with adequate urban infrastructure and regional assets, such as Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach. The location of the city at the gateway to the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area affords living and tourism opportunities that are unmatched in the metro areas. Exceptionally well located to all modes of transportation and a market area poised for business opportunities, Washougal is the up-and-coming small city in Clark County.