Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to North Bonneville, WA
About North Bonneville
North Bonneville (~1,400 residents per the 2024 Census estimate) is one of the most unusual towns in Washington: the original town was almost entirely bought out and demolished in the 1970s so the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could build the Bonneville Dam's second powerhouse, and the entire community was rebuilt about a mile west by 1978 under a $35 million relocation project. The result is a small, planned Gorge city — wide streets, parks, and infrastructure designed from scratch — sitting on the Columbia River in the National Scenic Area, minutes from the dam itself. It's a quiet, scenic, outdoorsy community with a resort (Bonneville Hot Springs) on its edge.
Home prices in North Bonneville
Home prices in North Bonneville vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in North Bonneville
- Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa — soaking pools and spa on the town's edge.
- Bonneville Dam (across the river in Oregon) — fish ladders, powerhouse tours, and the visitor center.
- Beacon Rock State Park (nearby) — the 848-foot basalt monolith with switchback trails.
- Columbia River waterfront — fishing, windsurfing, and river views.
- Gorge trailheads — Hamilton Mountain, Hardy Ridge, and the Pacific Crest Trail nearby.
- The planned town itself — wide streets, parks, and the relocated community's civic core.
Commuting from North Bonneville
- Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~45–50 minutes off-peak (estimate; longer at peak). Route: SR-14 west along the Gorge to I-205/I-84 — a long but spectacular commute.
- Transit: no C-TRAN (Clark County only). Skamania County Transit runs limited local/deviated-route service; there is no direct express bus to Portland — this is a car commute (transit details not fully verified).
Schools in North Bonneville
Public schools: Stevenson-Carson School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
North Bonneville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Bonneville, WA?
Home prices in North Bonneville vary by neighborhood and property type. Price snapshot unavailable - How is the commute from North Bonneville, WA?
Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~45–50 minutes off-peak (estimate; longer at peak). Route: SR-14 west along the Gorge to I-205/I-84 — a long but spectacular commute. - Which school district serves North Bonneville, WA?
North Bonneville is served by Stevenson-Carson School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.