The Long Beach Peninsula is an arm of land on the southern coast of the state of Washington in the United States . Entirely within Pacific County , it is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean , the south by the Columbia River , and the east by Willapa Bay . Leadbetter Point State Park and Willapa National Wildlife Refuge are at the northern end of the peninsula and Cape Disappointment is at the southern end, with Pacific Pines State Park located in between.
14-575: Cape Disappointment State Park west of Ilwaco , part of the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park , was the westernmost terminus for the Lewis and Clark Expedition . A monument designed by Maya Lin as part of the Confluence Project was dedicated there in 2005. The Long Beach Peninsula is known for its continuous sand beach 28 miles (45 km) in extent on the Pacific Ocean side, claimed to be
28-702: A café. 8th Regiment California Volunteer Infantry The 8th Regiment California Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War . Raised in the last year of the war, it spent its entire term of service serving in posts around San Francisco Bay , and on the Columbia River , attached to the Department of the Pacific , before mustering out in late 1865. The regiment
42-625: A cliff that overlooks the confluence of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. There are exhibits about the 1803–1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition from St. Louis, Missouri to the Pacific coast, the park's later history, including the lighthouses, U.S. Coast Guard and military activities, and the area's maritime and natural history. Cape Disappointment State Park offers camping and other overnight accommodations, eight miles (13 km) of hiking trails, stands of old-growth Sitka spruce , watercraft launch sites, picnicking facilities, and tours of
56-485: Is a public recreation area on Cape Disappointment , located southwest of Ilwaco, Washington , on the bottom end of Long Beach Peninsula , the northern headlands where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean . The state park 's 2,023 acres (819 ha) encompass a diverse landscape of old-growth forest , freshwater lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes, and oceanside tidelands . Park sites include Fort Canby ,
70-500: The American Civil War , a camp called Post at Cape Disappointment was established and fortifications existed here from that date to protect the northern approaches to the mouth of the Columbia River from possible attacks by Confederate raiders or foreign fleets. It was garrisoned by Company A, U.S. 9th Infantry Regiment and Company A, 8th Regiment California Volunteer Infantry in the District of Oregon . In 1863, its mate Fort Stevens
84-529: The North Head Lighthouse . Many of the WWII-era military facilities still exist in a ruined state throughout the park and are accessible to the public. Cape Disappointment State Park’s camping facilities include standard campsites, full hookup RV sites, yurts, cabins, and historic vacation homes. Camp facilities include full-service restrooms with showers and a park store nearby for groceries, wood, and
98-516: The Columbia River as a subpost of Fort Stevens along with Fort Columbia . The fort was further expanded during World War II . After being decommissioned in the years following World War II, the fort was turned over to the state for use as a state park in the early 1950s. Workers with the Civilian Conservation Corps helped restore the fort and improved roads and trails during the 1930s. The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center sits on
112-915: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, several television specials have brought publicity to this area. A multitude of events and festivals are held throughout the year including the Washington State International Kite Festival , the Sandsations sandcastle sculpting competition, and the annual The Rod Run to the End of the World, which attracts thousands of visitors on the weekend following Labor Day . 46°27′36″N 124°02′35″W / 46.46000°N 124.04306°W / 46.46000; -124.04306 Cape Disappointment State Park Cape Disappointment State Park (formerly Fort Canby State Park )
126-682: The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, North Head Lighthouse , and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse . Cape Disappointment is one of several state parks and sites in Washington and Oregon that are included in Lewis and Clark National Historical Park . Cape Disappointment earned its name when Captain John Meares failed to cross the river bar in 1788. The feat was accomplished in 1792 by American Captain Robert Gray . The Lewis and Clark Expedition arrived at Cape Disappointment in 1805. In 1862, during
140-570: The local economy. The Long Beach Peninsula is located on the west side of the Willapa Bay, considered the number one producer of farmed oysters in the United States and among the top five producers worldwide. The Long Beach Peninsula has become one of the most popular tourism destinations in the State of Washington, and has attracted visitors from all over North America. As one of the final destinations of
154-572: The longest beach in the United States. It is a popular vacation destination for people from Seattle, Washington (165 miles (266 km) distant) and Portland, Oregon (115 miles (185 km) distant). Due to its low elevation and coastal location, the peninsula is at high risk of severe damage in the event of a tsunami. The principal industry of the Long Beach Peninsula has become tourism , though fishing , crabbing , oyster farming , and cranberry farming are also important components of
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#1732851805838168-461: The regiment were raised during late 1864 and early 1865. Most companies did their whole service at Fort Point , Angel Island , and Alcatraz. A and B companies were the only elements of the regiment that operated outside the Bay Area . The Civil War ended ten days after the regiment was mustered in, so the regiment did mostly garrison duty and saw little active service. The regimental flag is stored in
182-522: Was established on the south bank of the Columbia River . In 1864, the post was renamed Fort Cape Disappointment. Some Civil War-era fortifications still exist: the Tower (or Right) Battery, Left Battery, and Center Battery. Fort Cape Disappointment was expanded and renamed Fort Canby in 1875. By 1906, when construction finished under the Endicott program , Fort Canby became part of the three-fort Harbor Defenses of
196-492: Was mustered into Federal service on March 31, 1865, under the command of Regular Army Colonel Allen L. Anderson , attached to the District of California in the Department of the Pacific . It was the last California regiment raised under the congressional act of July 1864, and had a total enrollment of 960 in ten companies. Its headquarters was initially located at Alcatraz Island but moved to Fort Point in April. The companies of
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