Wahkiakum County Ferry

Did you know an island called Puget Island exists? Or that there’s a ferry which crosses the Columbia River connecting Washington and Oregon? Well now you do! Perhaps because it’s the last remaining ferry on the Lower Columbia River!
While there’s next to nothing to see on Puget Island, it’s a fun detour while making the drive to/​from I-​5 Longview or Kelso and Astoria or Long Beach. A fun adventure for kids and adults alike. It runs between Puget Island, Washington (a few minutes from Cathlamet) to Westport, Oregon.
While on the Oregon side of the Columbia, have the kids peek into the marshy forests where 2 Sasquatch lurk and a shipwreck can be sighted. Hang on when pulling up to the dock because the ferry will do a 180 degree spin on the water.
Cost: Cars under 20 feet cost $ 5.00 without an extra fee for passengers. Walk-​ons cost $ 1.00 (although there’s not much on either side of the Columbia).
Timing: The ferry runs hourly between 5 am and 10 pm. It leaves WA on the hour and OR 15 minutes after the hour. The total crossing time is just under 10 minutes. The ship holds about 15 cars total.
On your next trip to the Coast, take a new adventurous route via the «Oscar B.»

Who knew there was a still working ferry boat across the Columbia River? This little 15 car ferry is a great 15 minute ride for $ 5. It is well worth the detour in a drive along this corridor.

For a fun detour on the trip from Astoria to Portland, take a ride on the Westport-​Cathlamet Ferry. All aboard!
The $ 5 price can’t be beat and the ferry operators are friendly and knowledgable. The Puget Island end is a bit creepy at night — the burned out house and pedophile RV parked outside really set the mood — but otherwise this is a charming detour. And keep your eyes peeled for Bigfoot!

I came across this ferry route while driving around North West Oregon on Highway 30… I took the ferry for fun and crossed into Washington State (Pugent Island). It was a short ferry ride but it was fun while it lasted.