2 years later and we went back and guess what? It's still fun? I actually think it is one of my…read morefavorite places to visit. I really like the beach area. Unfortunately, it rained the majority of the time we were there, but since we had a travel trailer, we just played games inside all day. The great part was that we knew the rain was coming so on day one, we went to the beach and enjoyed every minute in the warm water. The water is seems clean, the waves are great. Even though it's a river, I did not worry about floating away. I still enjoy watching the ships. One of my nieghbors showed me an app that gives you info on the ships that pass. I still recommend this place. Unlike lasdt time, no barking dogs nor car alarms. Even my neighbor had dogs and they were so well behaved. Great time! Definitely visit if you have a chance. This time we parked down by the restrooms (near tents). Okay, little kids don't know better and kept running through our spot, but when their parents saw them, they corrected them.

I. own the 503-acre tree farm bordering the park. The park is underutilized which is ok lol but it…read morehas really nice beach which you can enjoy often with no or litlte company. There are tennis courts - campsites. Its really undiscovered as is SW Washington. In a couple of years I will have to sell my farm but meanwhile its a great place to go. Photo is from my land overlooking the river. The area is perfect- not totally empty but not full of tourists either. I

This time, I visited just to get some ice cream. I decided to stay at another campsite and rode my…read morebike here for ice cream. It was crazy busy yet the owner was just as friendly as can be. I realized the mistake that I had made by staying at the other place. This place has more to offer. Even though the other place is more expensive and has larger spots, this place has a swimming area, easy access to the water for those with boats or kayaks, or just floats. I will return to this place in summer 2026. Plus, I do like the idea of ordering breakfast and not having to cook. ;) Ice cream is the double plus. (Labor Day 2025)

Ginger is THE BEST host!!! Love the hand dipped ice cream, gorgeous lake, even has a bakery on the…read moreweekends!! She is so accommodating and a true blessing to the community

I have mixed feelings how eligible some state parks are in Washington. Some are absolutely stellar,…read moreout of this world, highly memorable and beautiful and some that are simply underwhelming or disappointing even. Well that's not the case at all with Cape Disappointment State Park. It is truly an amazing place. You get to see two lighthouses, beautiful views, the ocean and if you're lucky maybe even a whale. Which is exactly what we did see. We saw a Gray Whale lazing about in the water with it's fin treading water before quietly disappearing into the water. Of course taking in nature walks and hikes are a good option here too if it suits your fancy. I can definitely recommend very highly in regards to visiting this lovely park. It's truly a great one for the state!

This is a must! It is so beautiful, well maintained. Weather wasn't the best but could drive around…read moremost of the park. Took the wrong road and didn't get to the ocean side. Dog didn't enjoy the road on the bay side, to many turns and up and down.

Amazing views! The drive into Ecola was just beautiful, dense forest all around. Currently love in…read morethe desert, so all the green was a treat. We only did the Ecola Point viewpoint which has some short trails from the parking lot. You can see the lighthouse a little bit from some of the views, but probably not as well as grub the lighthouse view trail. Still amazing views tho down into Cannon Beach, haystack rock, etc. If you're going to visit a lot of state parks, I recommend getting the state park pass. Worth the price!

Home is where the heart is. This area was my stomping…read more grounds for many moons! I use to go to Ecola state park, regularly growing up. Go on hikes,look for rocks shells,surf, get lost in nature, just sit in the grass and watch the ocean. Here is what you can do at Ecola State Park: Hiking & Walking: Explore trails ranging from easy strolls to challenging hikes through Sitka spruce forests. The Clatsop Loop Trail follows the path of1806 explorers, while the Oregon Coast Trail offers longer, scenic treks. Indian Beach: A popular, secluded cove for surfing, sunbathing, and tide-pooling to see sea stars and anemones. Viewpoints: Take in spectacular vistas from Ecola Point, including views of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse ("Terrible Tilly") and distant Haystack Rock. Wildlife Viewing: The park is known for herds of elk grazing in the meadows, as well as sightings of bald eagles and migrating gray whales. Picnicking: Enjoy lunch at the picnic areas located on the grassy bluffs with ocean views. Photography: The dramatic, moody coastline provides excellent opportunities for photography. Oregon State

Stayed two nights here and really enjoyed it. It's really close to the beach which is amazing…read more Parking in cannon beach is horrible to deal with so being able to to walk is a game changer. Arlene, the camp host, was really friendly and we were able to buy firewood and a s'mores kit from her office. The bathroom was clean and the showers were hot. There were also some fun amenities like a badminton court and a basketball hoop. The campground itself was really well kept and beautiful. I will say that campsites are not super private, but that's the price to pay for camping so close to town.

We booked a last minute site at this campsite when we realized we would have trouble boondocking in…read morecannon beach. Luckily, we got a spot because they were booked up when we arrived and Gladys was ready to tell us that they were full. This is definitely a more rustic campsite. it has been family owned for decades and I have a feeling that it wasn't worth adding hookups or newer facilities to the site. However, everything was adequate and the staff could not have been nicer. Everyone at the site was very friendly and we talked with a few couples before we departed. If there is downer about this site, it's that the beach and center of town are about a 30 min walk from the site and you need to walk down a small stretch of highway onramp. It seems to be closer than any other alternatives but I do wish it had been a but closer. All in all, I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone camping in cannon beach for a night or two.

Serene and scenic place, clean camp site and easy access. Green and beautiful trees. River nearby…read moreis fun to explore.

This is our favorite spot at the moment, about 90 minutes from Portland. About a dozen car/RV…read morecampsites and 6 walk in sites which are more secluded and a couple are on the small side. All are within earshot of the falls, so if you like the sound of running water you can't go wrong here. Only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day during the summer and no reservations so hit or miss on which site you get if you get one at all. Mostly 1 or 2 day campers so we have never encountered it full. And if you cross the bridge and take a right on the train tracks you can walk to Fall Creek in about 15 minutes on fairly flat and mostly solid footing. You can cross the train trestle but it isn't for the faint hearted as it is in serious disrepair after the 2006 rain storms I imagine.

Pretty nice camp spot, this is a small step up from dry camping as the site only has vault toilets…read moreand campsites, no amenities other then that. Bring all the water you need, no onsite that we found. First come first serve only.

Bathrooms smell bad. No running potable water but a good fun time. The falls is nice and has a…read morejumping spot. Since I went on the second to last day of summer I want to go back in early summer.

Bathe yourself in the forest, of springs and creeks and trails and the beach…read more It's an easy walk through old growth forest though there are also trails that involve more effort. Short Sand beach is a favorite spot for surfers. There are restrooms at the parking lot and seasonal restrooms as well.

such a great place to pull over and let the dog/kid blow off…read moresome steam! great trail network, obviously maintained. parking lot is clean, with a trash can and there's also bathrooms. i enjoyed the first hike we did down to sandy short beach so much that the next day i stopped again and walked the old growth trail which was short but stunning! if you're not from the pacific northwest and tou want to see why so many people flock here i. the summer, set aside an hour or two to explore in here. it's so pretty!

We love camping here! It seems like every spot has some privacy and space! There are lots of water…read moreactivity options with two rivers merging into a huge lake. The trail around the lake is about a mile through many varieties of evergreen trees and forest foliage. Electric and water hookups on the RV sites is available. If you don't have camping equipment, the park has about 8-10 cabins with bunks, a table and couch and an outdoor fire pit and picnic table.

My family enjoyed the cabins on a weekend in February. They are huge (unnecessary so), and contain…read moretwo rooms - a bedroom with a queen/bunk bed combo and a larger room with a four person table and a futon. The park itself is in a beautiful wooded setting and the lake is huge. We enjoyed the trial around the lake. Hopefully, we'll be back during the summer to enjoy some swimming.