Pleasant, peaceful and personable, Pateros nestles in a gentle curve of the mighty Columbia River, an ideal spot for enjoying water sports, picnicing and camping, sightseeing and more.
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Whether you are looking for the ideal weekend getaway, vacation spot, or a new home, you will find everything you need here in Pateros.
In the spring and summer enjoy all the favorite water sports such as boating, rafting, waterskiing, swimming, wakeboarding, jetskiing, and fishing. There is a beautiful motel and RV spaces right along side the beautiful Columbia River. Everything you could possibly need in the line of equipment and supplies are all close at hand. In the fall and winter, there is snowmobiling and hunting.
Small town friendliness with the ammenities of all Washington offers in the mountains, rivers and woodlands.
If you're just passing through, please stop by and take in the beauty of the river. Take a walk along the winding sidewalk, dangle your feet in the water off one of our docks, and enjoy wonderful food at one of our eateries that are within walking distance from the park.







It's a new year in Pateros and the Chamber has a lineup of great events once again!
First up is the Annual Banquet on April 28th at 6:30 p.m. SweetRiver Bakery has been voted Business of the Year and Bill and Betty Wagoner are our Citizens of the Year. Congratulations to all!
The annual Business Appreciation & Safety Day will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please come and support your local businesses and meet your neighbors. There will be free hot dogs at noon, open houses, plant and book sale at the Library, and much more!
For the first time, Dragon Boat Races will be held on July 19th during the annual Apple Pie Jamboree and everyone is invited to come and participate. Boats, equipment and training will be provided by the Tacoma Dragon Boat Association and put on by the Washington Dragon Boat Association. Sponsors include NCW Media, Sweet River Bakery, Brewster Market Place and Pepsi. For more information, or if you would like to obtain an entry packet, contact Joni Parks at 670-8185 or email her at jlparks@genext.net. You can also download the packet from the newly launched Apple Pie Jamboree site at www.paterosapj.com!
3 on 3 Basketball is back again this year at the Jamboree! Play begins on Saturday, July 19 at 8:00 a.m. in the Pateros Mall parking lot on Lakeview Drive. There will be Slam Dunk, 3-point, Free-throw, and NBA 2 Ball Shooting contests and awards presentation at the conclusion of play. Registration is $60.00 per team if registered by July 15th and $85.00 after that date. The tournament is open to Adults, High School (grades 9-10 and 11-12) and Youth (grades 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8). Download and/or print the 2008 Registration Form by clicking HERE. For more information, contact Joey Bruno at City Hall, (509) 923-2571 / dcpateros@swift-stream.com.
The Jamboree will also have the golf tournament, jamboree jog, vendors, bass tournament, parade, pie sales, music, great food, and so much more! You don't want to miss it!