Cape Disappointment State Park, formerly known as Fort Canby State Park, is a 1,882-acre park located southwest of Ilwaco, Washington. The park is located on the southern part of Long Beach Peninsula, which is fronted by the Pacific Ocean. The park is one of several state parks and sites in Washington and Oregon that make up the Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks.
Sights in the park include 27 miles of ocean beach, the North Head Lighthouse, Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. The Colbert House Museum is a nearby historic house that is open seasonally.
Nearby IIwaco offers attractions such as the Saturday Waterfront Market or dining on the world's best seafood, antique malls, canneries, seafood markets, great restaurants, fine art galleries, unique upscale shops and an award-winning Heritage Museum.
Things to See & Do
* Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
* Colbert House Museum
* North Head Lighthouse
* Whale watching
* Hiking
General information
Cruise Season – May - October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Population – 975 approx (IIwaco)
Land Area - 5.3 km2
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus six hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1
Port Location – There is a port located in IIwaco harbor, IIwaco.
Travel Links – There is an airport located at IIwaco.