Washougal, WA Road Trips
Washougal, WA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 0 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 0-mile quick runs to 0-mile cross-state drives.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
345.3 mi
Spokane Valley, WA
Quickest Drive
3h 59m
Pasco, WA
Plan Around Washougal, WA
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Driving from Washougal, WA
The typical drive from Washougal, WA covers about 0 miles and takes around 0m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 0 miles (0h), while the shortest is just 0 miles.
Planning & Costs
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 0 mapped routes leaving Washougal, WA and 6 routes heading into Washougal, WA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 0 to 0 miles.
The longest mapped route from Washougal, WA covers 0 miles and takes approximately 0h. Shorter options start at just 0 miles.
The average route from Washougal, WA runs about 0 miles with a drive time of roughly 0m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.36/gallon for regular), the average 0-mile trip from Washougal, WA costs roughly $0 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
Washougal, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,945
Median Income
$100,916
Median Home Value
$492,100
Median Age
38.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Washougal, WA at a Glance
Founded
1852
Elevation
79 ft
Area
3 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q986371), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Washougal, WA
Washougal is a charming river community of 17,000 people at the junction of the Washougal and Columbia Rivers in southwest Washington State. Visitors will find the cozy downtown a convenient launch for ample outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, kayaking, inner-tubing, mountain biking, motorsports, shooting-sports and more.
The summer heat attracts locals from throughout Washington and Oregon looking to cool off at the serene riverbanks, swimming holes and beaches while inner tubing, swimming and kayaking along the Washougal River. Autumn colors provide a vibrant spectacle along Lewis & Clark Highway with auburn-ribboned vistas of the Columbia Gorge at Cape Horn Overlook. Winter Holiday Season brings locals from far & wide to the famous self-cut Christmas Tree farms found along Washougal River Road, where families can experience felling their own yuletide Christmas tree while sipping hot chocolate. Springtime bloom signals the start of the outdoor season for hikers to enjoy hundreds of miles of hiking trails and campgrounds nearby.
Downtown Washougal 1 Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (updated Feb 2018) Captain William Clark Regional Park at Cottonwood Beach, S Index St at S 32nd St. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Pendleton Woolen Mill's Tours, 2 Pendleton Way (From SR14, follow the roundabout for Washougal River Road toward "Washougal Downtown", Right on A St and Right on Pendleton Way), ☏ +1 360 835-1118. (updated Jan 2024) 3 Dougan Falls, 17361 Washougal River Rd. At the end of the curvy road along the river, Dougan Falls invites visitors to enjoy the pure and clear water by wading and swimming, relaxing in the gentle waters above the falls, or basking in the sun on the sandy shore under the bridge. (updated Jan 2024) Two Rivers Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan St, ☏ +1 360-835-8742. (updated Dec 2021)
Washougal is renowned for motorcycling each summer, hosting thousands of spectators at the Motocross Nationals at Washougal MX Park. 1 Washougal MX Park, 40205 NE Borin Rd (20 minutes north of Downtown via Washougal River Rd), ☏ +1 360 837-3975. Home to motocross events throughout the summer season, including Pro & Amateur national competitions. Amateur riders can participate in a breadth of motorcycle disciplines including motocross, enduro riding, street and offroad motorcycle touring as well as 4x4 off road activities within the ample State and Federal public lands adjacent to the city. (updated Jan 2024)
Washougal Times Restaurant & Lounge, 1826 E St, ☏ +1 360-835-2488. (updated Dec 2021)
1 5440 Brewing Co, 3801 S Truman Rd #1, ☏ +1 360-844-5932. W-Su 11:30AM-9M. (updated Dec 2021) 2 Ashwood Taps & Trucks, ☏ +1 360-5882358. (updated Jan 2024) 3 Doomsday Brewing Company, 421 C St #3, ☏ +1 360 3359909. (updated Jan 2024) 4 Recluse Brew Works, 4035 Grant St Suite 102. (updated Jan 2024) 5 Trap Door Brewing, 1834 Main St, ☏ +1 360 2107331. (updated Jan 2024) 6 Recluse Brew Works, 4035 Grant St Suite 102. Brewery. (updated Feb 2024)
Best Western Plus Port Of Camas-Washougal Convention Center, 121 S 2nd St, ☏ +1 360-835-9292. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Includes hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, and an indoor pool. (updated Dec 2021) Dougan Creek Campground, 82 Dougan Falls Ln, ☏ +1 360-902-1600, [email protected]. First come, first serve camping with fire rings but no garbage service. Requires Discover Pass on each vehicle- $10/day, $30/annual, but no separate campsite fee. Buy pass online or at local stores before coming to campground. (updated Dec 2021)
Portland International Airport (PDX IATA) is a major international airport a 20 minute drive from Washougal via Highways I-205 & SR-14. State Route 14 (SR-14), The Lewis & Clark Highway, passes through Washougal. Motorists who approach from the west can see Mount Hood rising above the Cascade Mountains framed by the columnar cliffs that signal the gateway of the Gorge. SR-14 may be reached by I-205 and I-5 in Vancouver. Amtrak Cascades operates between Vancouver, BC and Eugene via Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Everett, Edmonds, Seattle, Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia, Kelso (Longview), Vancouver, WA, Portland, Oregon City, Salem, and Albany. The nearest station to Washougal is Amtrak Vancouver Train Station (VAN) , accessible by CTRAN bus line or car. Washougal is accessible from Vancouver's Turtle Place Station via bus routes The Vine on Mill Plain and Line 92 Camas/Washougal.
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