American River, Washington
American River: Situated in Yakima County within the eastern Cascade Range at an elevation of 2,812 feet, this area is characterized by mountainous, forested terrain within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
About
American River is a city located in the county of Yakima in the U.S. state of Washington.
Quick Facts about American River
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Yakima County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.9760,-121.1618 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 19:28:13 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 36℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
American River is located at 46°58'33"N 121°9'42"W (46.9759500, -121.1617500).
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Weather
A chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to American River, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234827 | Central Washington University | Ellensburg (WA) | 98926-7501 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to American River, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEV | Leavenworth, Washington | Hwy 2 and 12th St. | BUS |
| LWA | Leavenworth | 11645 North Rd | RAIL |
| WEN | Columbia Station | Kittitas & South Columbia Sts. | RAIL |
| SSW | Stevens Pass, Washington | US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot | BUS |
| SKW | Skykomish, Washington | 90000 Highway 2 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to American River.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Cle Elum Post Office | South Cle Elum (WA) | 98943 |
Other cities in Yakima County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yakima County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima | 94,322 | The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington. |
| Sunnyside | 16,325 | City in Washington, United States |
| Toppenish | 8,766 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Selah | 8,138 | City of the United States |
| Terrace Heights | 6,937 | Census designated place |
| Union Gap | 6,160 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Wapato | 4,980 | City in Washington |
| Granger | 3,882 | Human settlement in Yakima County, Washington, United States of America |
| Ahtanum | 3,601 | Census designated place |
| Zillah | 3,135 | City in Washington |
| Gleed | 2,906 | Census designated place |
| Mabton | 2,267 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |
| Tieton | 1,316 | City in Yakima County, Washington, United States |