The Dewatto River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. It originates in western Kitsap Peninsula and flows south, emptying into Hood Canal.General course info from USGS topographic maps accessed via the "GNIS in Google Map" feature of the USGS Geographic Names Information System website. The name "Dewatto" comes from the Twana placename [duʔwátaxʷ], which implies the presence of spirits causing mental derangement near the stream's mouth.
Course
The Dewatto River originates in western Kitsap Peninsula near the town of Holly. It flows south and slightly west, approximately parallel to Hood Canal, then turns west to enter Hood Canal at Dewatto Bay.
See also List of rivers of Washington (state)
References
External links Port of Dewatto