The Department of Natural Resources has lifted its statewide burn ban, however recreation fires and other burning is still prohibited in many parts of the state. Please visit our Alerts page to know the current burn ban restrictions at the park you plan to visit.
Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
244 Robert Gray Drive, Ilwaco, WA 98624
Hike a trail that meanders through a forest, around freshwater lakes, saltwater marshes and ocean tidelands. The beaches at Cape Disappointment lure kite flyers, sandcastle builders, and nature explorers.
The parking lots at the North Head, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Beards Hollow will not accommodate RVs.
Swimming in the ocean on the Long Beach Peninsula is not advised.
Washington's coastal parks are dynamic and beautiful. They are also potentially dangerous! Learn about beach hazards and how to stay safe when you go to play or camp at coastal parks.
Beach Exploration
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Crabbing
First Day Hike Events
Fishing
Golf
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Interpretive and Visitor Centers
Metal Detecting
Shellfishing
Winter Camping
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
ADA Buildings
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Firewood
Park Ranger Station
Recycling
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
Boat Ramp
Dock
Pumpout
Groceries
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Trailer Dump
Amphitheater
Interpretive Opportunities
Lighthouse
Accessible Trails
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Forest
Freshwater
Lake
Ocean Beach
Saltwater
Sandy Beach
Viewpoint
Wetland
Wildlife Viewing
The parking lots at the North Head, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Beards Hollow will not accommodate RVs.
Swimming in the ocean on the Long Beach Peninsula is not advised.
Washington's coastal parks are dynamic and beautiful. They are also potentially dangerous! Learn about beach hazards and how to stay safe when you go to play or camp at coastal parks.
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.
Cape Disappointment offers one boat ramp and 135 feet of dock are provided on Baker Bay in the Columbia River.
The day use area has unsheltered picnic tables available first-come, first-served.
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.
Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
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!
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.
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 Center also features interpretive trails and the North Head Lighthouse.
The North Head Lighthouse offers 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.
Cape Disappointment Cabins
Cape Disappointment Yurts
Cape Disappointment Vacation Houses
North Head Lighthouse Wedding Day-Use Site
