Cape Disappointment State Park
Also known as Bellview State Park, Fort Canby, Fort Canby State Park
Notice: Burn Ban - Level 1 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6:30 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 642-3078
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction Burn Ban - Level 1Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Part of the Park is ClosedNorth Jetty will be closing Jan 1, 2027 for a USACE project. It is anticipated to be closed until Nov 30, 2029.
Posted by the park 2026-10-23. Official alert
Overview
Cape Disappointment State Park is a 2,024-acre park in Pacific County, about 2 miles southwest of Ilwaco.
Visitors come for golf, historic sites, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
6:30 a.m. - Dusk year round
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Watercraft Launch Fee | $7 · boat |
| Trailer Dump Fee | $5 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Watercraft Launch Fee: $7 for the day • Trailer Dump Fee: $5 per use
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
The campground has standard, partial hookup, full hookup, and five primitive hiker/biker campsites available first-come, first-served.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping Information
The campground has standard, partial hookup, full hookup, and five primitive hiker/biker campsites available first-come, first-served. The park accommodates RVs and combinations of 45 feet or less in length.
Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Showers, Trash Service, Trailer Dump
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cape Disappointment Yurtshttps://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/cape-disappointment-state-park/cape-disappointment-yurts
- Cape Disappointment Vacation Houseshttps://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/cape-disappointment-state-park/cape-disappointment-vacation-houses
- North Head Lighthouse Wedding Day-Use Sitehttps://parks.wa.gov/find-park/state-parks/cape-disappointment-state-park/north-head-lighthouse-wedding-day-use-site
Rentals: Cape Disappointment Yurts, Cape Disappointment Vacation Houses, North Head Lighthouse Wedding Day-Use Site
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingFishingGolfHikingPicnickingHistoric sites and tours
Boating and paddling
Boating
Cape Disappointment offers one boat ramp and 135 feet of dock on Baker Bay in the Columbia River.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Golf course
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trails
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, ADA Buildings, Accessible Parking, Accessible Trails
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Horses not Allowed
Seashore Conservation Area Rules and Safety
Cape Disappointment is one of 10 parks located within the Seashore Conservation Area. Learn more about the rules and safety precautions you will need to observe when visiting this visiting these coastal parks at our Seashore Conservation Area page.
The parking lots at the North Head, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Beards Hollow will not accommodate RVs.
Beach hazards
Swimming in the ocean on the Long Beach Peninsula is not advised.
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.
Park camera
View the live camera at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to see the mouth of the Columbia River.
View the live camera at North Head Lighthouse with a distant view of the mouth of the Columbia River.
Getting there
- Address
- 244 Robert Gray Drive
Ilwaco, WA 98624 - Nearest town
- Ilwaco — about 2 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.2918, -124.0667
- Phone
- (360) 642-3078
- Cape.Disappointment@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
- Photo: USCG Cape Disappointment1.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), United States Coast Guard, photographer not specified
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology