Entiat is a city in Chelan County, in central Washington state, located at the confluence of the Entiat River and the Columbia River. It sits on the western shore of Lake Entiat, a reservoir created on the Columbia, and its population was 1,326 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee metropolitan area and lies within the orchard country of the Wenatchee Valley. The community's name comes from the indigenous Entiat people and derives from a Salishan expression meaning "place of grassy water," a reference to the river confluence and its grassy flats. That riverside setting has shaped Entiat's identity, positioning it between the waters of the Columbia and the forested slopes rising to the west. Entiat functions as a small, quiet residential and agricultural community. Surrounding orchards reflect the Wenatchee Valley's role as a major fruit-growing region, and the town offers a relaxed, outdoors-oriented way of life. U.S. Route 97 runs through the community, connecting it to Wenatchee to the south and Chelan to the north, placing residents within practical reach of both regional centers. Recreation is central to Entiat's appeal. Lake Entiat provides boating, fishing, and water recreation along the Columbia, while the Entiat River and the surrounding Wenatchee National Forest offer hiking, camping, and access to the Cascades. The Lake Chelan region lies to the north, and the broader Columbia River valley connects the community to a landscape defined by water, orchards, and mountains. For those seeking a quiet riverside home within commuting distance of Wenatchee, Entiat offers a distinctive combination of small-town character and outdoor access. The community's small scale, natural setting, and connection to the region's agricultural economy give it a character distinct from the larger cities along the Columbia, appealing to residents who value space, scenery, and an active outdoor lifestyle.