Fort Canby State Park

Pros: views of the Pacific Ocean, great trails, fun beaches, Lighthouse tours
Cons: none

Cape Disappointment State Park (formerly known as Fort Canby State Park) lies in the very Southwest corner of Washington State. It is just off of highway 101, and it takes a little work to get to it, but the park is well worth it to folks that are ...

Pros: Beautiful beach, lots to do
Cons: Weather is unpredictable, some camp spaces not very private

UPDATE: Washington State has rescinded its $5 day use fee for state parks, beginning in 2006! If you are looking for a unique camping/visiting experience, be sure to visit Fort Canby State Park, now known as Cape Disappointment State Park, as ...

Pros: Lake, river, and ocean; excellent interpretive center; two lighthouses
Cons: Camping and lake access can be a little cramped

On the Southwest tip of Washington State, Fort Canby State Park offers a wide array of activities and sights to see. It is a popular site for camping (so reservations are recommended), hiking, beachcombing, boating, and lake, river, or ocean fishing....

Pros: Beaches, Hiking, Camping...and tons more!!!
Cons: Camping spots are very hard to come by if you don't have reservations...

Throughout my childhood I went camping with my parents alot. We've gone to many campgrounds throughout Washington, and along the Oregon Coast. I'm a Tacoma native, but now unfortuantely living in California...and I miss Washington and all its beautiful...

Pros: Too many to mention! See below.....
Cons: None!!

Fort Canby is a wonderful, beautiful place to get away from stress and day to day life. I have been ...