Skamokawa Creek
General data
- Name: Skamokawa Creek
- Water system: Columbia River
- Water type: River
- Progression: Columbia River -> Columbia River Estuary -> Pacific Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Temperate
- Continents: North America
- Countries: Canada, United States of America
Skamokawa Creek is a stream in Wahkiakum County, Washington, that flows into the Columbia River near the town of Skamokawa. The area is popular for outdoor activities like fishing for bass and trout, kayaking, and birdwatching. The name "Skamokawa" is derived from a Chinook word meaning "smoke on the water," referring to the fog that often blankets the area, especially in the morning.