Cape Disappointment State Park is far from being a “disappointment”. The Columbia River and Pacific Ocean waves collide with one another with a crash.
The Cape was named after Captain John Meares. It is rich with Northwest history, like how to defend a Fort from war ships and how to stage a war from a cliff.
The Cape also features a center for interactive exhibits. The 2,023-acre Cape has freshwater lakes, saltwater marshes and ocean tidelands. There are places to catch crab and salmon, and even a special spot for clam-digging. The multi-faceted history of Cape Disappointment will have you longing to return.
244 Robert Gray Drive, Ilwaco, WA, Phone: 888-226-7688