This uniquely-named state park is anything but disappointing! Cape Disappointment State Park was actually named due to the disappointment of English explorer John Meares, who was searching for the Columbia River but hadn't been able to find it.
The local visitor center offers a lot of interesting information regarding Meares and the history of the area, but if you're just here to have some fun, you'll find Cape Disappointment State Park has a lot to offer.
Around two miles of sandy beaches can be found in this 1,880 acre park as well as many different scenic walking and biking trails. Lots of good on-site amenities are found here too, including full camping facilities and boat launch sites.
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