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Skokomish, Washington
CDP
About Skokomish
Skokomish is a small unincorporated community in western Washington.
Officially, Skokomish is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 6.67 square miles.
📰 Skokomish News Today
- Peggy Jean Johnson Obituary | Flintoft's Funeral Home & Crematory | Issaquah, WA Tribute Archive · Jul 30
- Mason County woman dies in single-vehicle crash, WA State Patrol says The Olympian · Dec 25
- Jeffery Heinis Obituary (2026) - Skokomish Valley, WA - Forest Funeral Home - Shelton Legacy obituary · Feb 17
- Voices from Solitary: Righting the Historical Wrongs for Native People in Prison Solitary Watch · Nov 26
- Leader of WA Office of Indian Affairs exits for tribal leadership post Washington State Standard · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Skokomish Unique
- The only place in America named Skokomish — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Skokomish
- Dee's Espresso (café)
- The Drift Bar & Restaurant
- Valley Espresso (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Camp Govey · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Skokomish
- Ink Blot Natural Area Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Potlatch State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Skokomish Wildlife Area Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Nahwatzel Lake Public Access reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWashington
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area6.67 sq mi
Coordinates47.3283, -123.1588