Cape Disappointment State Park
Located in Ilwaco, Washington, Cape Disappointment State Park was named for Captain John Meares’ first failed attempt to find the Columbia River in 1788. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark would later conduct reconnaissance of this area during their stay at Station Camp from November 15 to November 24, 1805.
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is perched on the wind-swept cliffs adjacent to the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse. The museum features a number of interactive exhibits focused on the area’s maritime and military history, including the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Visitors will enjoy wandering through the ruins of World War II-era bunkers and coastal defense batteries. The park also offers many hiking opportunities, including 8 miles of trails leading through old-growth forests or around freshwater lakes and saltwater marshes. Additional outdoor activities include boating and fishing at Benson Beach. There’s also a day-use area with 20 unsheltered picnic tables.
Cape Disappointment State Park’s operating hours vary by season. Visitors must purchase a parking pass to enter the park, and there are additional admission fees for the interpretive center and the North Head Lighthouse Tour. For more information, visit Cape Disappointment State Park | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
Beard's Hollow Trailhead, Ilwaco, WA, USA
Distance: 0.34 mi (straight line)
North Head Trail, North Head Trail, Ilwaco, WA, USA
Distance: 0.48 mi (straight line)
243 Robert Gray Dr, Ilwaco, WA 98624, USA
Distance: 1.19 mi (straight line)
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, Lake St SE, Ilwaco, WA, USA
Distance: 1.24 mi (straight line)
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Robert Gray Drive, Ilwaco, WA, USA
Distance: 1.60 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Guided Tours LC Features Walks and Hikes
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Distance: 3.20 mi (straight line)
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Distance: 3.46 mi (straight line)
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Distance: 3.47 mi (straight line)
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Distance: 3.55 mi (straight line)
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Distance: 4.03 mi (straight line)
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Distance: 7.43 mi (straight line)
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Distance: 7.51 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers Forts Walks and Hikes
Fort Stevens State Park, Peter Iredale Rd, Hammond, OR, USA
Distance: 8.06 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers Forts RV and Camping Guided Tours
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Distance: 8.26 mi (straight line)
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