
Many MOONS ago, perhaps in 1986, we stayed at just such a spot: Cape Disappointment State Park (formerly Fort Canby State Park) is a 1,882-acre camping park on the Long Beach Peninsula, fronted by the Pacific Ocean. The park offers 27 miles of ocean beach, two lighthouses, an interpretive center and hiking trails. Visitors enjoy beachcombing and exploring the area's rich natural and cultural history. The nearby coastal towns of Ilwaco and Long Beach feature special events and festivals spring through
fall.
It was Fort Canby State Park at the time, it had camping very near the beach as well a larger campgound more inland. A very nice area.
Located two miles southwest of Ilwaco, Wash.
From Seattle:
Take I-5 south to Olympia, SR 8 west to Montesano. From there, take U.S. Hwy. 101 south to Long Beach Peninsula.
From Portland:
Take I-5 north to Longview, then SR 4 west to U.S. Hwy. 101. Then drive south to Long Beach Peninsula. Follow signs to Ilwaco and the park.
http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selec...nt&pageno=1