Cape Disappointment State Park

Category: State park

Address: 244 Robert Gray Dr, Ilwaco, WA 98624, USA

Phone: +18882267688

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Allen Shreffler

Jul 3, 2022

Great day trip! Drove to the coast while waiting for a wedding. Beautiful walk,15 minutes through the forest; small but pretty water ocean inlet to see along the wall up to the lighthouse. As expected great views of the rocky coast, watching ships come in and out of the ocean up the river. 5minute walk up to the interactive center. $10 for the visit. Bring mosquito repellent.

Tomoko Nakajima

Jun 24, 2022

My first visit was just driving on the way to my home from Ocean Beach. I couldn't park my car at the small parking lot near Cape Disappointment because of full, I gave up to visit The lighthouse. At my 2nd visit, I booked state park RV campsite. So I had plenty of time to visit here. I ended up walk with my dog from campsite to Cape Disappointment light house, 2 hours round trip! It was 1 min walk from campsite to the beach. I was lucky to get one of the best RV camp site. I will definitely come back here. Restroom is clean! I took a shower. Somehow, I didn't get hot water. It was less warmer than lukewarm water.

Kelly Nichols

Jun 10, 2022

I love this park. Good bathrooms and showers. Little to no cell service. Trails are nice but lots of hills so not always easy. Beach is clean and easy to get to. Get place to come unplug from the world and enjoy a sandy beach.

Alan M

Jan 1, 2022

I love the park area. We were at the lighthouse points during low tide in the beach. Really beautiful… got to time it closely or your stuck until the next low tide. The whole area is steeped in history with Lewis and Clark. Lewis and Clark were basically saved by the Native Americans from death and starvation just a few miles from here… I’m not clear which tribe(s), think Chinook. They are probably sorry they did it!

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Questions & Answers

Is it open 4 tent camping now

Tim Rose | Aug 16, 2018
Becky Holston | Aug 16, 2018

Yes, it is! You can make reservations online or by phone.

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We have a 40 foot RV. Are there sites that will accomodate this size RV with full hook ups or just even electricity and water? if so, any suggestions on the best sites? Thank you.

Tara Zimmerman | Aug 16, 2019
Lisa Roman | Aug 16, 2019

Lots of spot u can go online check it out its state park they have someholidays free just have to check them out

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Is metal detecting permitted?

Christy Fetterman | Aug 16, 2018
Jeanne Munoz | Aug 16, 2018

Yes got to go to office to fill out paper work and it's free

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Do you have to walk to your camp site

Lesa Best | Aug 16, 2019
Jonathan Matos | Aug 16, 2019

No. There are different sites for bikers, large vehicles and smaller sites for car or RV camping. All sites have roads to or near them.

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What year built

Bob Sanderson | Aug 16, 2018
Paul Paonessa | Aug 16, 2018

1856 I believe

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Can you have a camp fire

prtyflwr | Jul 16, 2022
Christian Geromichalos | Jul 16, 2022

Right now yea

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Do the yurts have a bathroom inside. If not where would the closest restrooms be

Deadra Harrison | Mar 18, 2022
Stew Schmidt | Mar 18, 2022

The yurts do not have bathrooms, but the campground restrooms are very nice, clean, and have great showers! Not very far from the yurts! My daughter just stayed in one this weekend and loved it!

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I am visiting this weekend and does anyone Know if the park is flooded ?

John Thompson | Jan 17, 2022
John D | Jan 17, 2022

It's good now

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How's the Surfing 🏄‍♂️ 🌊 there?

War. Chief | Oct 19, 2021
Craig Ando | Oct 19, 2021

This probably wouldn't be a safe place due to the tremendous undercurrent made worse to the fact of the river. Waves are normally pretty violent so I'm sure its pretty sketchy. I've seen kite surfers, but off on the Oregon side of the river.

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Can you fly a drone there?

Benjamin Kerr | Aug 15, 2021
Ed Lee | Aug 15, 2021

A permit is required. Drones are allowed on a limited basis. The website of the Washington State Parks has more information.

Are yurts available now?

Reina Gutierrez | Aug 15, 2020
Cloe Nuckols | Aug 15, 2020

No, as of 10 days ago.

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Is it safe for a female to camp alone here?

Patti “ShowMyDog” Groover | Aug 15, 2020
CATHERINE CLEMENT | Aug 15, 2020

Yes i did it loved it i had my gun. Though and for your review Miss Lady if I'm traveling by myself and I have a gun conceal permit I'll take my gun whenever I want to make sure that I'm safe Miss Jessica from the review down below

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are they open for silvers(coho)?

Bickmore Auto Sales | Aug 15, 2020
Reuben Lumpkin | Aug 15, 2020

Yup

do you need to have a reservation for a full RV hook-up. for this weekend?

wendi madsen | Aug 15, 2020
Reuben Lumpkin | Aug 15, 2020

This time of year yes. Soon as possible!

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Are the roads in good conditions or are they full of put holes I drive a significant low car

Jerardo Gonzalez | Aug 16, 2019
Gary Rowe | Aug 16, 2019

It's been a bit since I've been there, but the roads were good last I was there. Then again I've not driven on them in a low car.

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Is there any first-come, first-serve sites?

Robin Heflin-Woods | Aug 16, 2019
Lance Kirkman | Aug 16, 2019

Yes

Can I ride my mt bike on any of the trails? If not is there anywhere around long beach where I can do some Mt bike riding??? Thank you

Jon Alfeche | Aug 16, 2019
Austin Gastineau | Aug 16, 2019

The Discovery Trail goes through a lot of the park as well as much of Long Beach. Not sure of the exact starting points but it's a long trail and gives you beautiful views!

Do the camp sites have a grill

Darren Kasson | Aug 16, 2019
Jaime Schuck | Aug 16, 2019

Yes most of them do, just depends on where you camp.

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What is the phone number for camping near or at Cape Disappointment, WA

Joey Prestwich | Aug 16, 2019
Mark Cumings | Aug 16, 2019

Long Beach RV Campground 360 642 4061 Within walking distance to the North Head Lighthouse

Are the showers working year round? Some camp grounds shut down the water in the winter.

Nick | Aug 16, 2019
Kristen Edmonds | Aug 16, 2019

Year-round, was just there 3 weeks ago. They're coin-op.

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Can some one tell me if cape desapoinment state park is a good place to fish and camp

Edgar Arellano | Aug 16, 2019
Kristen Edmonds | Aug 16, 2019

Camping is excellent, not so much fishing.

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What are th chances of getting a campsite that’s “walk in only” if I show up on a Friday morning?

Jessica Pete | Aug 16, 2018
Jeanne Munoz | Aug 16, 2018

Good

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So I called the number to reserve a tent spots and all I get is a loud noise in the background. How do I get human to ancer my ?s.

Michael Workman | Aug 16, 2018
Lily the Doge | Aug 16, 2018

1-800-226-7688. Is that the number you called? If so, keep trying.

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Do you have rv camping

Mark Potter | Jul 16, 2022
T Gasper | Jul 16, 2022

Yes 1-60 is water, sewer, electricity 61-91 electric and water

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Would you reckon this is a good place for a girls only weekend camping trip?

Jean-Claude Vincent | Apr 17, 2022
Keith Wright | Apr 17, 2022

Yes bring your rv tent rent a cabin or yurt.highly recommend making reservations now as the weather gets better fills up fast.lots of trails beach is nice.lots of good scenery

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Does your park have RV sites?

Doug Buskirk | Dec 18, 2021
Lis Weller | Dec 18, 2021

Yes, lots

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Are e-bikes allowed on the beach or any trails in Cape Disappointment State Park?

Nate Silvola | Sep 19, 2021
Noel PDX | Sep 19, 2021

Washington: In Washington, all classes of electric-assisted bicycles may be operated on a fully controlled limited-access highway. Class 1 and 2 electric bicycles can be used on sidewalks, but Class 3 bicycles "may not be used on a sidewalk unless there is no alternative to travel over a sidewalk as part of a bicycle or pedestrian path." Generally, a person may not operate an electric-assisted bicycle on a trail that is designated as non-motorized and that has a natural surface unless otherwise authorized.

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Can you camp on the beach??

gerry sides | Aug 15, 2021
Divyant Kulshrestha | Aug 15, 2021

No but camping sites are near by

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Is first come first serve sites still available or was it taken out

Isabella monroe | Aug 15, 2021
Michael Smith | Aug 15, 2021

There is lots of, first come first serve, places still open.

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are there fire restrictions

Craig Merrell | Aug 15, 2021
Nancy Powell | Aug 15, 2021

Hi, I believe you would need to go to the Washington State park website and look there regarding fire restrictions.

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Can you pitch a tent on a Yurt site?

Lowes R14 | Aug 15, 2021
Nancy Powell | Aug 15, 2021

Yes you can!

I noticed there's not much advertised on Campground C. Any insight? Are there any facilities in that particular site?

Christine M. Aguon | Aug 15, 2021
Rick Cross | Aug 15, 2021

Area C is for tent camping mostly, and they close it in the winter. Area B is partly open with partial hookups, years, the closed area is close to the beach.

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Can I get to the beach even on Christmas?

Gavin Mead | Aug 15, 2021
Kinzie R | Aug 15, 2021

Here now its rain and wind

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Is It really Disappointing?

Diego Medina Salinas | Aug 15, 2021
TJ Hansen | Aug 15, 2021

LOL It's exactly the opposite. Like naming a place Greenland when it's icy, and Iceland which is green. Hope you get a chance to enjoy all it has to offer.

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Can you go clamming from the park when clamming is open?

sean kinnard | Aug 15, 2021
C3MI | Aug 15, 2021

Yes. There is a fee for adults (not sure of the price) but kids are free under, I think, 11 or 12 years old.

Are RV trailer hook-ups available now during weekdays now?

Cora Fredrickson | Aug 15, 2021
Jean Born | Aug 15, 2021

Yes we took our camper

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Are dogs allowed in overnight campsites?

Jeffrey Kessler | Aug 15, 2020
Paul Dixon | Aug 15, 2020

Yep, dog friendly in camp and trails and beach.

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How much is a small cabin?

Travis Mattison | Aug 15, 2020
Toni Morgan | Aug 15, 2020

Hey Travis! Use their website to see 2020 rates. About halfway down on this link is their PDF with cabin/yurt info and below that, a link for reservations. https://parks.state.wa.us/409/Cape-Disappointment-State-Park

Is it first come first serve or do you have to make a reservation?

Laurie Wilson | Aug 15, 2020
timothy hendershot | Aug 15, 2020

I would make the reservation because its very busy. Its the only way to be sure you can get a spot.

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Most of the camping sites are first come first served according to the website. Are there usually open spots? We want to go this coming Saturday but we are afraid we won't get a spot. Its not exactly close to our house.

Becca Reinke | Aug 15, 2020
Trachurus Symmetricus | Aug 15, 2020

There is the reserved area and the 1st come 1st serve area. Reserved area fills up months in advance. The non reserved is risky on a weekend. Get in line at the gatehouse at least 30-40 mins before the gatehouse opens.

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Are the yurts available now?

Alison Austin | Aug 15, 2020
William Stepek | Aug 15, 2020

From what I understand only if you had made reservations for them last year,I could be wrong

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How many days can you stay?

Dacursed gaming | Aug 15, 2020
Megan Schmidt | Aug 15, 2020

I believe its 14 days at each campsite... just move spot's to stay longer!

Is it long walk to the beach?

Shawnte Flores | Aug 15, 2020
Megan Schmidt | Aug 15, 2020

Depending on what campsites you get! Site c168 is the closest campsite I've found!

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Are Campfires allowed?

Jerry Horn | Aug 15, 2020
L L | Aug 15, 2020

Where do you get firewood? We are looking to get a 1/4 chord to share with our large group of 7 families. Going thru the small store would get expensive

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Where can you shoot or watch fireworks?

Agnes Ellis | Aug 15, 2020
Marley Rasberry | Aug 15, 2020

You can't in that area. Only place on the beach where it's legal is Greyland/Tokeland area

Is the tent camping area open for overnight camping

Heidi Rismoen | Aug 15, 2020
Skylar Davis | Aug 15, 2020

I had to reserve a yurt spot (full rv hookups) for my tent. It was $35.

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Is the jetty open for fishing yet? Also is the campground operational right now?

Marie Hess | Aug 15, 2020
Beth | Aug 15, 2020

Fishing is open... Camp ground open for day use

With the virus outbreak is there any talk or concern about being the the park camp areas or the beach, are there closure during this time do to the outbreak?

GOLD SEEKERS ADVENTURES | Aug 15, 2020
Joseph Ronie | Aug 15, 2020

I was there yesterday and it was open.

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when can I make reservation for trailer spot for late august? Thanks

Rick Byrns | Aug 15, 2020
Jen C | Aug 15, 2020

Make your reservation as early as possible..

can we book now for 2020 for 4 rv trailers?

R Miller | Aug 15, 2020
Jen C | Aug 15, 2020

Booking is fairly empty during the week.. weekends are sometimes booked up 2 years in advance especially cabins & yurts in summertime

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Is the jetty open for fishing and crabbing now ?

Peter Duenas | Aug 15, 2020
Christopher Dempster (DT) | Aug 15, 2020

crab season - no fishing - yes

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how about the jetty?in Ilwaco

Bickmore Auto Sales | Aug 15, 2020
Mike Wepking | Aug 15, 2020

Awesome place they are currently doing improvements adding rock

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There jetties on the park Jetty A, is it open for fishing and are they somewhat safe?

Dav Per | Aug 15, 2020
Ion Iacob | Aug 15, 2020

Closed until October at least for awhile, i believe is what was written on the "Do not enter sign" they had there about a month ago when we were there!

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Can I camp without using a campsite?

Holly Hardie | Aug 16, 2019
brian grendahl | Aug 16, 2019

No it is a state park with lots of rules and restrictions .its a nice place to visit but I will never pay to be harassed while camping there again It is cheaper and more private to get a hotel .they police the sites all day .I'm 30 something years old and they came in to my site to check my id because I had a beer .then they checked my fire to see if I was burning anything other than there overpriced bundles of wood

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Is the jetty open to walk out and fish

Jason Ball | Aug 16, 2019
Ryan Rogers | Aug 16, 2019

No. Not yet.

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Is there any first-come, first-serve campsites?

Robin Heflin-Woods | Aug 16, 2019
Ryan Cherwien | Aug 16, 2019

They accept walk ins, but I think all sites can be reserved

Is there a $ fee to walk to the lighthouses or explore the trails? If so, how much?

Hosty360 | Aug 16, 2019
David Evans | Aug 16, 2019

There is no fee to walk from Seaview if Long Beach. I went in a bicycle yesterday, no fee, just beautiful.

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Is this place good for swimming? Will be there late July

Anna A | Aug 16, 2019
Noah Cooper | Aug 16, 2019

It's a great place to go swimming if you are a good swimmer, waves can certainly get going on the Oceanside and around the jetty, Long Beach is also a stone's throw away and has some great areas to swim around there that are a little calmer

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What is the phone number for cape disappointment camping?

Joey Prestwich | Aug 16, 2019
Audrey Zindler | Aug 16, 2019

I searched for a phone number and came up with Deep Creek: +1-888-226-7688

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Is the jetty open for fishing rite now?

Dylan Breckenridge | Aug 16, 2019
doreena thomas | Aug 16, 2019

I believe you can fish off the first 75 feet and then it's closed after that

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Is there RV camping here?

Matt Tobert | Aug 16, 2019
M III | Aug 16, 2019

Yes, a lot of them right on the ocean front. You'll need to book them way in advance though. I recently checked it out and couldn't get a spot till like October.

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Do you have RV hookups

Lennie Mobbs | Aug 16, 2019
Rama Srinivasan | Aug 16, 2019

Yes. With restroom n shower facility.

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How much is one night 1people.and 1 tent

Y Choe | Aug 16, 2019
Kim Howell | Aug 16, 2019

http://parks.state.wa.us/166/Camping-fees this Web page shows fees - depends on the type of campsite. Prices start at $12.

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Is there WiFi ? (Homework)

Corinna Kirk | Aug 16, 2019
Louella Jensen | Aug 16, 2019

No Wi-Fi

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Hi! Does any one know if bonfires on the beach are allowed ed right now?

Cynthia VanMear | Aug 16, 2019
Louella Jensen | Aug 16, 2019

Yes

How much does it cost for rv camping

Lea Broome | Aug 16, 2019
william taiclet | Aug 16, 2019

how much does it cost per night tent only

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When does the Jetty open?

Nathan Libhart | Aug 16, 2019
Mathew Cobb | Aug 16, 2019

November2019

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Is there rv hookup?

Marcella | Aug 16, 2019
Derek Thompson | Aug 16, 2019

Yes, water, sewer and electric!

Are their any electric sites where tents are allowed?

Brian Hanson | Aug 16, 2019
Dr Abe Beagles | Aug 16, 2019

Yes as a matter of fact you can get electric and water both for a tent site it'll cost you $45 a night

How many tents can be in a yurt site?

Tracy Martin | Aug 16, 2018
Uber cibbis | Aug 16, 2018

Typically not enough room but the yurt site are mixed in with the tent sites

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Are camp fires still allowed?

Ms Debra's Playhouse | Aug 16, 2018
Thomas Hughes | Aug 16, 2018

Call the ranger station. Oregon parks as of today 7/19/18 shut down all fires unless you can turn it off with a valve, like propane.

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Is there walking access to the jetty?

Games Like and sub please | Aug 16, 2018
Games Like and sub please | Aug 16, 2018

so there’s no fishing allowed at all while renovation?

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Thinking of camping July 10th-12 single with tent, do you think if I show up you will have a site for me?

Randy cobb | Aug 16, 2018
Virgil Tsosie | Aug 16, 2018

Pretty sure you could best bet call for available space just to be on the safe side so you can at least have a plan B.

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Do they accept the senior lifetime passes?

Andrew Davis | Aug 16, 2018
Lynn Olpin | Aug 16, 2018

If you are talking about the federal passes, then no. This is a Washington state park. The do have a yearly pass for $30 or a day pass for $10. They do honor the Washington state senior limited income pass.

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Are ATVs ( four wheelers, quads, dirt bikes )allowed on the beach or in the campground ?

Charity Mejia | Aug 16, 2018
Jeanne Munoz | Aug 16, 2018

No not in park our on beach

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Are dogs on leash allowed in the camp grounds?

Ms Debra's Playhouse | Aug 16, 2018
Jeanne Munoz | Aug 16, 2018

Yes

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Is the jetty open for fishing right now

Vernon Jones | Aug 16, 2018
Paul Wollman | Aug 16, 2018

Jetty is closed

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Does the site offer yurts ?

svetlana | Aug 16, 2018
Chad Walker | Aug 16, 2018

Yes

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best cabin/campsite for 3 amigos? anybody have a preference?

Troy Lund | Aug 16, 2018
Clark D | Aug 16, 2018

The C sites are pretty good - good cover, soft and level ground, and steps away from the beach. We had 4 tents up and had plenty of room. Enough parking for 3 Subarus.

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Please explain the organization of the boardwalk commentary & why there is no explanatory signage along the way.

Mary Kay Harrington | Aug 16, 2018
Clark D | Aug 16, 2018

Pick up a map at the ranger station when you drive in - really helps navigate the slot assignments.

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Is there a beach there with black sand?

Diana Tomisser | Aug 16, 2018
Shannon Zimmerly | Aug 16, 2018

Before you fully walk out onto the beach, near the walking paths ... You can see black sand!

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how much is to rent a cabin or a yurt

Scott Wood | Aug 16, 2018
Paul Paonessa | Aug 16, 2018

Rates vary on the season and time, so contact Cape D directly via phone or website.

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Are there any outlets?

Cristal Chacon | Aug 16, 2018
Frank Pineda | Aug 16, 2018

There are different type of campsites... from full hookups to those for tents only... so, to answer your question.... yes there is outlets provided you get a campsite with water and electrical hookups...

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