Washougal, Washington

About Washougal

Set in the southern part of Washington, Washougal is a close-knit town, home to 17,944 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Washougal holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.95 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,016 residents per square mile.

📰 Washougal News Today

• Property Watch: A Fixer Cabin on the River near Washougal, Washington pdxmonthly.com · Jul 31
• Washougal Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• RANDI PRINCE Obituary (1956 - 2026) - Washougal, WA The Columbian Recent Obituaries · Jul 28
• 2026 Washougal Pro Motocross Results (Updated) Cycle News · Jul 25
• Washougal child sex exploitation sting lands 2 Oregon men in custody KOIN.com · Jul 29

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Washougal Unique

• The only place in America named Washougal — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,944.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Washougal

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Washougal

• Asaka Sushi Bar and Cocktail Lounge
• Chinese Cafe & Restaurant — chinese
• Kokomo Espresso — coffee shop (café)
• Peggy's Place — american
• Round Table Pizza — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Takumi-ko Japanese Cuisine — japanese
• The Puffin Cafe
• Washougal Coffee Company (café)
• Ashwood Taps and Trucks

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Washougal

• Angel's Rest Trailhead reviews ★
• Prindle Park reviews ★
• Reed Island State Park reviews ★
• Washougal Oaks Natural Resource Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Angelo Park reviews ★
• Baz River Front Park reviews ★
• Beaver Park reviews ★
• Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Campen Creek Park reviews ★
• Captain William Clark Park reviews ★
• Crown Point State Scenic Corridor · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Dalton Point Recreation Site · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Washougal

• Canyon Creek Middle School
• Cape Horn Skye Elementary
• Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
• Corbett School
• Gause Elementary
• Hathaway Elementary
• Jemtegaard Middle School
• Mount Pleasant School
• Washougal High School
• Washougal Learning Academy
• Washougal Special Services

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Washougal

🏘️ Nearby Communities