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. 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. View the live camera at North Head Lighthouse with a distant view of the mouth of the Columbia River.
Cape Disappointment is a 2,acre camping park on the Long Beach Peninsula, fronted by the Pacific Ocean and looking into the mouth of the Columbia River. The park offers yurts, cabins and unique historic vacation homes to meet your diverse lodging needs. Cape Disappointment offers one boat ramp and feet of dock are provided on Baker Bay in the Columbia River.
The park accommodates RVs and combinations of 45 feet or less in length. Learn about seasonal closures 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.
Delivery to your campsite is also available! Open all year. For more information, visit the Surfside Golf Course website. Perched on a 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. It is open to visitors May to Sept. Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills.
Propane and gas grills allowed. See all photos. Hours a. Disappointment parks. Get Directions. Rules Dogs Allowed on Leash. Fires Allowed in Designated Areas. Beach hazards Swimming in the ocean on the Long Beach Peninsula is not advised. Bird Watching. Show 8 more activities. First Day Hike Events. Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running. Interpretive and Visitor Centers. Metal Detecting. Winter Camping.
