Kadow's Marina

Kadow’s Marina is located just north of Vancouver, Washington, near the Columbia River’s Washington shore behind Caterpillar Island (a mile-long sandy beach with cottonwood trees). Along this stretch of quiet water lies a unique neighborhood of eighteen floating homes moored near a wildlife refuge and eight miles from gas or groceries. It is here that you have the opportunity to see beavers swimming by and otters playing. You’ll witness bald eagles soaring and blue herons nesting. Kadow’s Marina does not allow live-aboards. Occasional overnight stays are acceptable if the Marina is notified in advance. Without proper notification, legitimate boaters may be ejected as intruders during nighttime patrols. The Marina curfew is 10:00 pm. Kadow’s Marina is located on a Wildlife Refuge. Intentional destruction of wild animals and birds is unlawful and strictly prohibited. There is a 5 mph speed limit for all boaters in the channel along the Marina. Boat wakes can cause damage to houses, floats and boats in slips, weakening tie-ups and causing docks to break loose. It is in the boater’s best interest to assist in enforcing this rule. Note: Kadow’s Marina is no longer renting slips for wooden boats.