Ilwaco WA
27. 
… (Entrance)… 87. 0 NM – River Mile 03.0
Marina 3 or 4 miles farther
Ilwaco is the last Marina/city before crossing the Columbia river Bar.
Used primarily by commercial and Charter vessels, It is a busy marina.
It’s also the Base for the US Coast Guard Rescue units and the Training Center for the US Coast Guard Rescue services. You may see (be cautious of traffic) the Rescue boat rushing out the channel to help a distressed boater.
Ilwaco has many Motels, Restaurants, Bars and some shops. A historic town that is showing it’s age. To get to the marina and city, one must travel the Ilwaco channel . A narrow and busy waterway. Enter at Channel Entrance Marks GREEN “1” and RED “2”.. AFTER passing River Buoys RED ” 20 ” and GREEN ” 21 “.