The best camping near Cape Disappointment State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cape Disappointment State Park adventure.

The best camping near Cape Disappointment State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cape Disappointment State Park adventure.

Camping near Cape Disappointment State Park

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cape Disappointment State Park adventure.

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Unique Bay Front Camping

5 sites · RVs6 acres · Aberdeen, WA
PLEASE NO FIREWORKS ON SITE OR SURROUNDING AREA. We bought this land in 2017, there were 7 derelict mobile homes on the property. We cleaned up the area and remodeled the house next door and put in the 5 RV sites. We hope you enjoy this property as much as we do, it is a one-of-a-kind beautiful, quiet place. All of our sites have full hook-ups (water, sewer, and power). The sites are just a couple feet from the bay with access to miles of beach hiking. You can walk to Bottle Beach State Park which is approximately 1 mile north or hike about a mile south to Elk River. Enjoy unobstructed views of Westport and the freight ships coming into the harbor. Enjoy a peaceful beach with amazing sunsets. Whether you are surfing for the weekend or tuna-fishing, this is your go to spot - you will not be disappointed. Westport is 7 miles by car and the Westport Winery is only 5 miles. There is two nearby boat launches - one off of Elk River just 2 miles away and the other off of Johns River launch just 6 miles away. We are located in the middle of an outdoor paradise and want others to enjoy all it has to offer. ***If you have questions about how to add sites to your reservation or change dates, please reach out to HipCamp support. They will be able to better assist you.***
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HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents17 acres · Clatskanie, OR
Welcome to Holistic Life Farm! We are a working homestead and delight in sharing our daily experience and offer visits with our sheep, cows and chickens. Holistic Life Farm offers a 1 dry tent site for up to 12 people, a quaint hideaway cabin, and a glamped out 16x20 canvas tent with a wood stove. We also offer 1 RV site in our parking area. Stop on your way to Astoria and the coast and make this your destination. Find us about 30 minutes off I-5 freeway across the Longview bridge or 45 minutes east of Astoria. Our farm sits about 5 miles off Highway 30 to the north. We can direct you to hiking and mountain biking trails in the area (Beaver Falls trailhead is 5 miles from our farm). There is a motor boat launch in the town of Clatskanie, with access to Columbia River. There is also a launch in the city park for kayaking. The Zen Monastery is just 5 miles away. Long Beach, WA is across the Columbia River via the Astoria Bridge. Lounging about the homestead works too.
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Batwater Station on Columbia River

11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents60 acres · Clatskanie, OR
Batwater Station is located halfway between Portland and the Oregon Coast on the Columbia River. A private refuge where river otter, beaver, mink, muskrat, seals, raccoons along with threatened Columbia river white tailed deer can be seen. Property has 1,000 feet of boat docks, river deck, and pier. At the pier is a full kitchen, heated bathroom and shower room. Included are 2 outhouses, a fire pit for summer months, a viewing station overlooking the wetlands along with brick charcoal fired barbecue and another propane barbecue. We are committed to your privacy so guests are limited and spread out. High speed internet through out the property. Batwater worked with several agencies when we breeched a levee and flooded 26 acres for salmon and wildlife habitat. Hike along the wetlands and see beaver dams and dens. Batwater is also home for many types of birds including eagles, osprey, tree swallow, purple martins, barn swallows, wood ducks, common and hooded mergansers, mallards, scoots, scaups, grebes, cormorants, great egrets, blue herons, geese and many types of song birds . In the spring and summer see our returning osprey who have. nested on our dock since 2013. There are now 2 osprey platform since a pair of Canada geese choose that as their nesting site as well. Some bald eagles winter here but we have our resident bald eagles Hep and Hope. They arrived in 2003 to start their nest on Crims Island. They still nest there although there old nest tree collapsed in 2020. Many birds migrate here for the winter. Common mammals are river otter, mink, muskrat, raccoons, nutria, coyotes, black tailed and threatened Colombia White Tailed deer. We also are home to native turtles and frogs. Batwater is a working farm with cattle feeding on lush pastures, 2 retired horses and chickens. When eggs are available, we will share some with you. Batwater is a great place to kayak, canoe, paddle board or row during the summer months. We have windy afternoons for windsurfers or sailors. The Columbia River is well known for salmon, and sturgeon. For an extra fee you can moor your larger boat while visiting. There are a volley ball and badminton set ups along with horse shoes during the summer months. We suggest swimming during the summer months when the tide is coming in or slack. You can also walk or drive down to Mayger beach which is popular with locals. There are sandy beaches on Crims island that you can paddle over too. Check out the pictures for more information.
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Bayshore RV Park & Guest Suites

42 sites · Lodging, RVs2 acres · Tokeland, WA
Discover the Serenity of Bayshore located on the Willapa Bay, we experience the ebb and flow of the tides twice a day. Our campsite offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, perfect for relaxation. Witnessing nature is a must-do while here, and our beachfront sites offer excellent viewpoints. Bayshore RV Park offers 37 full-site hookups in Tokeland, Washington. 11 of the sites are our premier bay view sites that all come with a fire pit on the bay to spend time with friends and family. We also offer 4 dry camp spots and 3 guest suites to accommodate the guest with no RV. The game room is a popular amenity in our park that offers air hockey, shuffleboard, corn hole, arcade games, a pool table, and a ping pong table. We have a playground on site for kids. Vending machines with snacks and drinks are located on our property, and we offer firewood and ice sales on-site. The laundry room on-site is for the convenience of our guests.
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Columbia River Camping

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Cathlamet, WA
Beautiful riverfront camping located in Puget Island Washington. Enjoy a private campsite on over 400 ft of riverfront access. Across the river from Bradley State Park and a historic bluff. Bring all of your fishing gear, it is known for the best sturgeon fishing (which is catch and release all year round) Free Washington Fishing APP FishWA at the app store on your phone. Enjoy biking around the island and kayaking on the Columbia River and in the sloughs. Boat launch is located just around the corner! Ferry access to Oregon is just a few miles away. 40 river miles from the Coast. Enjoy the quaint town of Cathlamet, 3 miles away with breweries, restaurants, shops, grocery store and the marina. RV parking with power (30 amp hookup) on the road. We require when tent camping that the tents are pitched where the rv parking is, due to rising waters with the tide. We will not be responsible for any refund of stay or damaged property if tents are pitched anywhere other than roadside pullout. Disclaimer: This is a shipping channel and tides vary day to day, hour to hour, so make sure you do your due diligence and check tide tables.
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Welcome Shack

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Cathlamet, WA
Learn more about this land:Come visit Puget Island !Easy get away for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, boating... any sport on the water, or just getting out and about.  Have a boat?  Bring it !  Camp spot includes  a boat house right on the slough .  Sleep on your boat, on the dock, in your tent, or better yet, the brand new tiny tiny house!  Great for a weekend get away or temporary escape while your house is full.  Great location for biking, walking, birdwatching...  Relax and enjoy the outdoors on Puget Island.Located approximately 1/4 mile up the slough from the Columbia River, and a mile from the island's boat launch.   This is a 'dry camping' spot, so no fresh running water for showers, but location and house is fully loaded with power.   Some fresh water is provided for washing up  - a 5 gallon water jug is on site.   No bathroom other than a brand new porta potty.   It's camping with a cushy comfy bed indoors - Glamping!   Location is on a quiet roadside, and right on the slough with great water access.   Portable fire pit with 4 chairs, hand washing station, porta-potty outside, with everything you need to wake up happy, inside... comfortable queen bed, coffee maker, fridge, and microwave, as well as basic dishes.Bring your toys, or just yourself and relax by the water!
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The best camping near Cape Disappointment State Park guide

Overview

About

It’s not called Cape Disappointment for nothing: this park features not one, but two lighthouses along what is arguably the most treacherous stretch of coastline in Washington. The first was built in 1856 to help vessels navigate the river bar where the Columbia runs into the Pacific Ocean, and is the oldest operating lighthouse in the Pacific Northwest. (The second was built in 1898 to provide even better visibility.) While it’s best to save any swimming for Lake O’Neil (the currents along portions of Cape Disappointment can be dangerous), the campsites and wide beaches are easily accessible and popular with amateur prospectors, who pan the sand for gold. 

Notable campgrounds

  1. Best for beach access: Loops A, B, and C are a short jaunt from the Pacific Ocean.
  2. Best for swimming: Loop D, strung along the shores of Lake O’Neil, gets the best sun exposure in the park.
  3. Best for families: Heated yurts feature bunk beds, a futon, and a large deck.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Reservations are available year-round for 137 standard campsites, 60 full-utility sites, 18 partial-utility sites, and five hiker-biker sites.  
  2. Fourteen yurts, three cabins, and three lighthouse keeper’s residences are available. 
  3. Sewer and water stay on throughout winter. 
  4. The best tenting sites, on the far western side of loops A, B, and C (closest to the ocean), are typically reserved far in advance.

When to go

From hiking old-growth forests to flying kites along the beach to boating in the freshwater lake or crabbing in the ocean, Cape Disappointment is the perfect place for a summer visit. And while the long, hot days are perfect for soaking up rays, winter’s dramatic waves and pounding surf are great draws for storm-chasers and amateur photographers. Head to Waikiki Beach on the park’s southeastern side for the best views—if you’re lucky, you might even spot migrating gray whales in winter or spring.

Know before you go

  1. Five installation pieces by architect Maya Lin (who designed the Vietnam Memorial) are scattered through the park, including a fish-cleaning table made from a single piece of basalt that tells the origin story of the native Chinook people. 
  2. The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is open daily between April and October, from 10am to 5pm.
  3. The park’s seven trails range in length from a quarter-mile to nine miles.
  4. The park has eight bathrooms and 14 showers, four of which are ADA accessible.

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