Why is Cape Disappointment closing?

Cape Disappointment camping — including loops A, B, C and D, Waikiki Beach and the North Jetty will close on Sept. 16, 2024 while we complete renovations and repairs to improve the park . The boat launch will also experience intermittent closures. These closures are tentatively scheduled until summer of 2025.

What is Cape Disappointment famous for?

This hazardous area came to be known as the Graveyard of the Pacific —its waters have been the site of hundreds of shipwrecks over the past 200 years. Cape Disappointment offers a grand view of this spectacle of nature as well as providing an interesting geologic story.

What is the most beautiful Washington state park?

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Do I need a Discover pass for Cape Disappointment?

A Washington State Park Discovery Pass is required ; an automated pay station is on site. A separate fee is required for the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. For more information, go to: http://parks.state.wa.us/486/Cape-Disappointment.

What movie was filmed at Cape Disappointment?

Into the Wild . After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.

What is the closest town to Cape Disappointment?

The point of the cape is located on the Pacific Ocean in Washington's Pacific County, approximately two miles (3.2 km) southwest of the town of Ilwaco .

Are there bears at Cape Disappointment?

Come for the amazing wildlife! We arrived at 9:15am Saturday and upon driving threw the winding trail to the campsite we were surprised to see a baby black bear foraging road side ! The office personal were friendly and helpful and we chose a firstcome/firstserve 20$ campsite near the water (first rookie mistake!)

Is Cape Disappointment worth it?

A must see ! We stayed over at the lighthouse keepers house for 4 days and enjoyed every minute. It rained the first day so we went to the Lewis and Clark museum and it pretty interesting. There is a fort right behind it that you can explore.

Why did they name it Cape Disappointment?

The piece of land along Washington's coast was named after a British explorer's attempt to locate the Columbia River, which ended in disappointment . ILWACO, Wash. — Along Washington's southwestern coast at the mouth of the Columbia River sits a piece of land called Cape Disappointment.

Do Washington State Parks have senior discounts?

Pass benefits The pass costs $75. Senior Citizen Limited Income pass holders may purchase the Off Season Pass for $37.50, a 50% discount . Passes expires April 30 annually.

How much is the extra vehicle fee at Washington State Parks?

Extra vehicle fee $10 per night . Campsites, roofed shelters and vacation homes include parking for one vehicle. Extra vehicles must register at check-in and park in designated spaces. Vehicles towed into the park by an RV will not be charged the extra vehicle fee.

Does Cape Disappointment cost money?

Cape Disappointment State Park charges a fee to enter . For more information, please visit https://parks.state.wa.us/486/Cape-Disappointment. Hike to the Lewis & Clark Interpretive center with beautiful views along the way.

Cape Disappointment State Park | Washington State Parks (2024)

Cape Disappointment is a 2,023-acre camping park on the Long Beach Peninsula, fronted by the Pacific Ocean and looking into the mouth of the Columbia River. Gape at the breathtaking views of the North Head Lighthouse, or enjoy the interactive exhibits in the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. The park offers yurts, cabins and unique historic vacation homes to meet your diverse lodging needs.

Boating

Cape Disappointment offers one boat ramp and 135 feet of dock are provided on Baker Bay in the Columbia River.

Picnic and day use facilities

The day use area has unsheltered picnic tables available first-come, first-served.

Camping

The campground has standard, partial hookup, full hookup, and five primitive hiker/biker campsites available first-come, first-served.The park accommodates RVs and combinations of 45 feet or less in length.

Grocery, Pizza and Beverages

The Cape "D" Store carries a variety of items to meet your camping needs, including firewood, ice, a variety of groceries, clothing, games and toys, camping and fishing supplies and propane. They also serve up hot and fresh pizza, sandwiches and ice cream. The store is open weekends in March, April and October and daily from May to September.Delivery to your campsite is also available!

Golf

Surfside Golf Course is located to the north at Skating Lake State Park in Ocean Park (23-minute drive from Cape Disappointment). The golf course is in a beautiful, park-like setting, with a driving range, café, pro shop with rentals, pull carts and power carts. Open all year. For more information, visit the Surfside Golf Course website.

Interpretive opportunities

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

Perched on a 200-foot-high cliff, the Interpretive Center tells the story of the famous explorer duo, Lewis and Clark, and their journey from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean.Lewis & Clark Interpretive Centeralso features interpretive trails and the North Head Lighthouse.

North Head Lighthouse

The North Head Lighthouseoffers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach Peninsula, Columbia River Bar and the northern Oregon Coast. It is open to visitors May to Sept. 30.