Deadman's Cove

Category: Tourist attraction in Ilwaco, Washington

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

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–8:30PM

Monday: 7AM–8:30PM

Tuesday: 7AM–8:30PM

Wednesday: 7AM–8:30PM

Thursday: 7AM–8:30PM

Friday: 7AM–8:30PM

Saturday: 7AM–8:30PM

Reviews

Danika Washington

Aug 3, 2022

Gorgeous. Short hike. Decent balance and ability to tackle hills are needed for this location. Discover Pass needed for parking. $10 or $35/yr

Bleik Monroy

Jul 17, 2022

Great Little getaway on the weekend even on a rainy day. If you live in the pnw, then it's just another day on the coast enjoying the weather that can surprise you at any time. Make sure you explore the Rock in the middle of the cove but always be careful because you do not want to be caught on high tide up there with small children or Little dogs. I am not seeing how about it gets during high tide but I would always recommend checking your tide charts to make sure you are not going to have a bad time. Lots of washed up wood that the kids love to play with, and I'm sure it can be a good spot to fish if you know what you're doing.

L S

Jun 22, 2022

Grew up going here. Beautiful view! Not too many people usually! Trail is nice and shaded! Bring a discovery pass or purchase there.

chickenbread

May 10, 2022

There's a lot of garbage that is washed up into the cove which is a shame, but besides that it's a great spot! Very green and picturesque.

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Questions & Answers

Why is it closed?

Mike Grabowski | Aug 16, 2020
Christopher Van Vleck | Aug 16, 2020

It has technically been off limits for years, but people ignored the no trespassing signs. Likely they put that up so people can't play stupid and say they didn't see the sign.

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Why is dead man's cove closed?

Leta Jones | Aug 16, 2020
Alexander Palmateer | Aug 16, 2020

Jace Stensesen, it is actually called deadmans cove because that is where the bodies of dead sailors would wash up after their ships sunk right off shore

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I NEED ANSWERS! Why is it closed? Two days ago, it was still open. Hope it's just a joke

Reinaldo Ayala | Aug 17, 2019
Janice Messer | Aug 16, 2020

Dead man's Cove from my understanding has alway been closed to the public. It is part of the Coadt3 Guard Base that's there. I don't think this is a very enforced rule. There is a lot to do in the area. A lot to learn. Beautiful photography and scenery. Well worth the drive.

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Why is the place closed? There's no explanation. I was planning on going this weekend.

Reinaldo Ayala | Aug 17, 2019
Felecia Eby | Aug 17, 2019

We just went down there the weekend of July 15. The signs were there but there were other civilians down there so we thought, why not? No one bothered us at all.

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