Skamania County
Founded: March 9, 1854 |
Skamania County
Sheriff's Office
200 Vancouver Avenue
Stevenson, WA 98648
Phone: 509.427.9490
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Skamania County derives its name from the Chinookan word
for "swift water," a reference to the Columbia River. As of
2007, the estimated population was 10,700. The county seat is at
Stevenson, which is also the county's largest city, although
the Carson River Valley CDP is more populous. 90% of
Skamania is forested and 80% is a part of Gifford Pinchot
National Forest. There are many hiking trails throughout the
National Park, the Columbia River Gorge and the Mount St.
Helens National Volcanic Monument. The Pacific Crest Trail
passes through Skamania County.
Skamania County
was created on March 9, 1854, one year after the establishment
of the Territory of Washington. Bordered on the South by the
Columbia River, the County encompasses over 1600 square miles in
the heart of the Cascade Range. Skamania County prides itself
on the diverse recreational opportunities available from the
Columbia River and throughout the Cascades. The County is rich
in heritage and history and provides wonderful opportunities for
residents and visitors.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total
area of 1,684 square miles, of which, 1,656 square miles of
it is land and 27 square miles of it (1.63%) is water. The
population density is 5 per square mile.
The Skamania
County Sheriff’s Office is charged with meeting the diverse
public safety needs of over 10,000 residents and millions of
visitors. The Sheriff maintains the County Jail, is responsible
for the investigation of crimes against persons and property,
Search and Rescue, civil processes, operation of a cooperative,
county-wide radio 911 center and provides proactive patrol
services throughout the County.
Meeting these needs is Sheriff Dave Brown
and the 46 team members at the Skamania County Sheriff’s
Office. The Sheriff’s Office proudly serves the public safety
needs of the citizens and visitors of Skamania County.
| Principal Communities: |
- Carson River Valley
- North Bonneville
- Stevenson (County Seat)
- Carson
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- Stabler (aka Hemlock)
- Mill A
- Skamania
- Willard
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