Camping
From May 1st through September 15th there is a required minimum Friday and Saturday night stay for all reservations.
A $10 fee is charged for all cancellations regardless of how early the cancellation is made.
Cancellations occurring less than seven days prior to the arrival date will be charged for a one night stay.
Reservations may be made up to a year in advance.
Check in: 1:30 p.m.
Check out: 12 noon
6 persons and one vehicle allowed per site
Extra vehicles $5/night
Full Hookup Sites
Partial Hook-up Sites
Tent Sites
Campsites
Winter Rates Oct 1 – April 30th
Full hook-up $30/night
Partial hook-up – power only $25/night
Basic site RV -no utilities $20/night
Tent Sites $15/night
County Line Park Rates:
Partial Hookup $25/night
Tent Sites $15/night
Yurt and Tipi Rental
16-foot yurt – $45/night
20-foot yurt – $55/night
20-foot tipi – $45/night
Boat Launch
Vista Park, Skamokawa $5
Svensen Park (with dock) $5
Parking $5
Kayaks and canoes at both launches $2
History
Skamokawa has both a long history and prehistory; it was the site of an Indian village over two thousand years ago. The name Skamokawa means “smoke on the water,” so called after the fog which drifts down the three valleys opening onto the town and the Columbia River. Skamokawa was also the name of the last chief of the Wahkiakum Indians who’s home was located on the West end of the beach now known as The Cove.
Attractions
Vista Park offers basketball, baseball, horseshoes, tennis, two playgrounds and of course bird watching, ship watching, fishing, and sunbathing. For those wanting to venture away from the campground there is plenty to do in the surrounding area including kayaking, disc golf, several museums, hiking, and fishing.
Special Events
Kite Festival
The kite festival is a highlight of the summer with hundreds of kites flying over our park!
Hobie Cat Races
Wahkiakum Port Dist. #2
The port district runs several parks in the county including Vista Park, County Line Park, and Svensen Park. Public meetings to discuss port business are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Skamokawa Methodist Church, located at 5 Vista Park Road.
County Line Park
Located at the east end of Wahkiakum County off highway 4 County Line Park has # RV campsites, restrooms, shower, picnic tables, fishing, walking path and river access.
Svensen Park
Located on Puget Island it provides a boat launch, restrooms, parking area, and river access for fishing and recreation.
Jeff Smith
Manager
Jeff has been the port manager since April 2019.
Brian O'Conner
Commissioner #1
Brian has been a port commissioner for 6 years and represents the Skamokawa Area
Lee Tischer
Commissioner #2
Lee is a fan of the Washington Huskies and represents the Puget Island area.
Austin Burkhalter
Commissioner #3
Austin represents the west side of the district and was sworn in September 2019.