McGowan Ghost Town

Pacific County, Washington46.2461, -123.9075

Can you visit?

Public land, limited access

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park · Permit, fee or season

Nearest town
5.2 miWarrenton, OR
Mild months
Apr–Oct7 of 12
Elevation
10 ft4 m
McGowan, Washington
Photo: Gayinspandex1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

McGowan is a former settlement in Pacific County, Washington, listed among the ghost towns of Washington. It lies at about 10 feet above sea level.

On the map

20 mi40 miSeasideWarrentonRaymondGearhartSouth BendClatskanieMcGowan
  • National Park Service
  • State
  • Private or unlisted

Star: McGowan. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.

The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Warrenton, OR, about 5.2 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Hillsboro, OR, 68 miles away.

Ghost towns nearby

  1. Knappton4.9 mi northeast
  2. Pacific City7.5 mi west
  3. Frankfort7.6 mi east
  4. Clifton21 mi east
  5. Necanicum24 mi south
  6. Kerry28 mi east
  7. Seahaven31 mi north
  8. Pluvius32 mi northeast

Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.

Who owns the land

National Park Service: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

PAD-US places this spot on Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go.

The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.

Weather by month

0°20°40°60°80°100°4938Jan5137Feb5339Mar5642Apr6046May6451Jun6754Jul6954Aug6850Sep6145Oct5440Nov4938DecJan: 10.6 inFeb: 7.2 inMar: 7.9 inApr: 5.8 inMay: 3.4 inJun: 2.3 inJul: 0.8 inAug: 1.1 inSep: 2.7 inOct: 6.7 inNov: 11.1 inDec: 10.7 inrain
Mild month (average high 55–88°F, low above 28°F) 32°F, freezing Rain and snow water, inches

Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Astoria Rgnl Ap.

NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Astoria Rgnl Ap station (USW00094224), 6.3 miles away. About 70.3 inches of precipitation a year.

Facts

LocationPacific County, Washington
Coordinates46.24611, -123.90750
Elevation10 ft (4 m)
Also known asMcGowans
SourcesWikidata Q15252537 · Wikipedia article

Questions

Where is McGowan ghost town?

In Pacific County, Washington, at 46.2461, -123.9075. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Warrenton, OR, about 5.2 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Hillsboro, OR, 68 miles away.

Can you visit McGowan?

Public land, limited access. PAD-US places this spot on Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, land managed by the National Park Service. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go.

When is the best time to visit McGowan?

Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Astoria Rgnl Ap.

Are there other ghost towns near McGowan?

Yes. Knappton (4.9 mi), Pacific City (7.5 mi), Frankfort (7.6 mi), Clifton (21 mi).

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