Puget Island

#9892 among destinations in the United States

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Puget Island is a 7.5 sq mi island and Census-designated place in the Columbia River in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. The Julia Butler Hansen Bridge carries State Route 409 across the Cathlamet Channel to connect the island to the town of Cathlamet, Washington. Route 409 crosses the island to its southern shore, where it connects with the county-operated Wahkiakum County Ferry, Oscar B, providing service to Westport, Oregon. The 2010 census reported a population of 831 persons. ()

Alternative names: Area: 7.48 mi²Coordinates: 46°10'21"N, 123°23'2"W

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Puget Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pioneer Church, Wahkiakum Historical Society Museum, Tsuga Gallery, Julia Butler Hansen Bridge.

2 miN
Church
Pioneer Church, Cathlamet
51 min walk • Pioneer Church, also known as the Congregational Church, is a historic church in Cathlamet, Washington. It was built in 1895 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The building is currently used by the Pioneer Community Association.
2.1 miN
46°12'11"N • 123°23'10"W
Wahkiakum Historical Society Museum, Cathlamet
54 min walk • Visitor center, Museum
2.1 miN
46°12'9"N • 123°23'6"W
Tsuga Gallery, Cathlamet
53 min walk • Museum
1.6 miN
Bridge
Julia Butler Hansen Bridge, Cathlamet
41 min walk • The Julia Butler Hansen Bridge in Wahkiakum County, in the U.S. state of Washington, connects Cathlamet to Puget Island. It spans the Cathlamet Channel of the Columbia River. The Wahkiakum County Ferry connects Puget Island to Westport, Oregon.
5.2 miNW
Island
Tenasillahe Island, Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer
133 min walk • Tenasillahe Island is an island in the Columbia River Estuary portion of the Columbia River in Clatsop County, Oregon. It is separated from the mainland and the unincorporated community of Clifton, Oregon by the Clifton Channel, and from nearby Welch Island by the Red Slough.
2.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint
66 min walk • Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It is located directly north of U.S. Route 30 between Astoria and Portland.
2.3 miN
46°12'22"N • 123°23'17"W
Elochoman Slough Marina, Cathlamet
60 min walk • Sailing, Marina