Cape Disappointment State Park
Quick Facts
154 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
233 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
154 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
233 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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"Visitors consistently praise the park's dramatic coastal scenery, wide sandy beaches, lighthouse viewpoints, well-maintained restrooms/showers, and strong interpretive offerings (Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center). The main campground loops receive high marks for site size, layout and proximity to the beach. Common negatives include variable/windy weather, crowded sunny summer weekends, poor cell service, and the more exposed primitive Lake O'Neil sites."
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Cape Disappointment State Park
244 Robert Gray Drive, Ilwaco, WA 98624
Best Time to Camp at Cape Disappointment State Park
The weather here keeps things interesting—coastal fog can roll in without warning, winds whip across the headlands, and rain showers pass through like old friends. Come prepared for anything, and you'll be rewarded with the authentic coastal experience that makes this place unforgettable. The park welcomes visitors year-round from 6:30 a.m. to dusk, with each season painting the landscape in different moods.
Beaches, trails and interpretive sites are prime in summer; watch for fog and wind.
Fall offers dramatic coastal weather, birding and fewer crowds; scenic storm-watching.
Spring brings migrating birds, wild coastal growth and reopening activities; variable weather.
Winter storm-watching and dramatic skies are highlights, but cold, wind and fog limit comfort.
Planning Tips
- Operating Season: Park open year-round for day use (hours posted 6:30 a.m. to dusk). All camping at Cape Disappointment is closed entirely until late spring 2026 for major renovations.
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