Stevenson, Washington

Stevenson
Facing south toward the Columbia River from 2nd Avenue
Location of Stevenson, Washington
Coordinates: 45°41′56″N 121°53′05″W / 45.69889°N 121.88472°W / 45.69889; -121.88472
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySkamania
Government
  TypeMayor–council
Area
  Total
1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2)
  Land1.65 sq mi (4.26 km2)
  Water0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2)
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,491
  Density830/sq mi (320/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98648
Area code509
FIPS code53-67875
GNIS feature ID2411980
Websiteci.stevenson.wa.us

Stevenson is a city along the Columbia River in Skamania County, Washington, United States. It is the county seat of Skamania County and part of the Portland metropolitan area. The city also lies within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and is across the river from Cascade Locks, Oregon. The population was 1,491 at the 2020 census.

Stevenson is home to the Columbia Gorge Museum, which interprets the natural and cultural heritage of the Columbia River Gorge, and Skamania Lodge, a luxury resort.