Knappton

Washington's ghost towns are mill towns and mining camps in country so green the forest is already taking them back.

Knappton is a ghost town in Pacific County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. It is located not far from the mouth of the Columbia, a few miles east of the Astoria-Megler Bridge. A post office called Knappton was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1943. The community was named after J. B. Knapp, the proprietor of a local sawmill.

The on-the-ground condition of Knappton is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Knappton is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.