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The best camping near Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

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Dwell Seaview

26 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs1 acre ¡ Ilwaco, WA
Dwell Seaview is a relaxing vacation spot on the Long Beach Peninsula. Located right in the middle of Ilwaco, Long Beach, and Cape Disappointment. Dwell Seaview is the place for you to enjoy your next vacation. There are 20 full hookup sites with a majority of them being 50/30/20 amp services, water and sewer is at each site!
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RC ISLAND

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ Cathlamet, WA
The property is a flat beachfront with 200ft Columbia river frontage located on Puget Island in Cathlamet, Washington with panoramic views.  Campers can enjoy private access to beach and privacy during their stay.The island was named for Peter Puget, a lieutenant in the Vancouver Expedition of exploration, which first mapped the island in 1792. Puget Island's Robert W. Little Preserve is home to a population of endangered Columbian white-tailed deer.You can walk the beach, kayak the Columbia River, or ride bikes on miles of flat Puget Island roads. There's also hiking, swimming in the Columbia on our beach, fishing, wild life viewing that entails many bird species (hawks, eagles, white tail deer). Long Beach on the Pacific ocean is 1 hour away. During your stay, you'll even see ships cruise by very closely. The property has easily accessible no matter the size of your RV and there's plenty of room to park multiple vehicles. We look forward to meeting and greeting you!
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Astoria Veterans Farm

1 site ¡ RV, Tent12 acres ¡ Astoria, OR
12 acres of coastal paradise for private events and weekend getaways. Under construction Amenities include: • 20 - glamping tents. • 10 - hand built cabins. • Timberframed barn for events. • Natural picnic areas. • Woodland ponds. • Trout pond/fishing • Outdoor cooking/entertainment • Shower/laundry facilities. • Farm produced goods.
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Favorite Creek Campground

14 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres ¡ Westport, OR
Come and explore this 100 acre wood. Play in small creeks and waterfalls. Walk the trails. Take in the view from top end of property. Watch elk deer and other wildlife. Enjoy your campfire roast Hotdogs, marshmallows and make some-mores. Camp is just 10 minutes from The small town of Clatskanie. There you can find just about anything you need. Jones beach/ Columbia river is only about a 10 minute drive, fishing and popular wind surfing spot. This property is a work in progress. We are still cleaning up from prior owners. We also have our sawmill operating on the property so you might see messes , junk, trash, ext… And you might hear working noises machine is running, etc. we try to be courteous about it but we ask that you understand that we do have to work.
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Williams Park campground

20 sites ¡ RVs, Tents56 acres ¡ South Bend, WA
Open June to August 16th for Hip Camping. A private club only fishing destination August 17 thru September this campground is open to Hip Camp in 2023 for the 2nd year. I'm accepting only 10 campers per night. What a wonderful experience my campers have discovering my quiet, lovely landscape! I've enjoyed sharing this incredible property with some extraordinary travelers. If you like a camping area with green grass and ample space....book here Tenters and RV's with full or partial hookups are available. Exclusive river sites for tenting and traditional full hook- ups with water and sewer. The tidal water of the N. Nemah River allow for kyacking to Willapa Bay or just in River at high tide. Searun cutthroat fishing in summer and King Salmon starting August 1st. Located 25 minutes from Long Beach or Astoria there are fun places for day trips. The tiny town of Nemah has zero commerce only a few scattered farms and homes. Eagles and Elk grace the sky and the property for added visual fun. Georgous restrooms paneled in cedar with showers are available. I accept RV's of all sizes Laundry is free. Central campfire on the river available. individual campfires allowed when fire bans are lifted in select sites for safety and fire prevention.
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Nemah River Camp

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ South Bend, WA
Beautiful piece of property. The whole family loves it here. This was passed down to me from my Dad. Learn more about this land: Beautiful River and wooded scenery. Lots of wildlife, deer, elk bear and cougar. Certain times of the year this river is full of salmon.. Wooded hiking trails. Approx 20 miles to South Bend, WA, 10 miles to Naselle, WA. 35 minutes to Long Beach, WA Campsites site approximately 100 yards off of 101.
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Drift Away Beach Camp

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ Ocean Park, WA
Pitch your tent or park your camper and Drift Away on this peaceful property. Surrounding trees and natural coastal flora offer privacy and a woodsy feel. Only 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive to town and beach access! Stop in at Docs for a drink, Okies for Groceries, Eagles Fraternity for a good time and several other restaurants are close by. Go for a drive on the Long Beach peninsula. Only 15 minutes from the Famous town of Long Beach. Dig some Oysters at the Nahcotta Tidelands, catch a charter for some deep sea fishing or check out the local fish market at Oysterville Sea Farms! The oysters on a half shell and squid salad are to die for! Please keep in mind there is no water, power or septic on this property….. YET! Coming soon!
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HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

7 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents17 acres ¡ Clatskanie, OR
Welcome to Holistic Life Farm! We are a working homestead and delight in sharing our daily experience and offer visits with our sheep, cows and chickens. Holistic Life Farm offers a 1 dry tent site for up to 12 people, a quaint hideaway cabin, and a glamped out 16x20 canvas tent with a wood stove. We also offer 1 RV site in our parking area. Stop on your way to Astoria and the coast and make this your destination. Find us about 30 minutes off I-5 freeway across the Longview bridge or 45 minutes east of Astoria. Our farm sits about 5 miles off Highway 30 to the north. We can direct you to hiking and mountain biking trails in the area (Beaver Falls trailhead is 5 miles from our farm). There is a motor boat launch in the town of Clatskanie, with access to Columbia River. There is also a launch in the city park for kayaking. The Zen Monastery is just 5 miles away. Long Beach, WA is across the Columbia River via the Astoria Bridge. Lounging about the homestead works too.
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Unique Bay Front Camping

5 sites ¡ RVs6 acres ¡ Aberdeen, WA
PLEASE NO FIREWORKS ON SITE OR SURROUNDING AREA. We bought this land in 2017, there were 7 derelict mobile homes on the property. We cleaned up the area and remodeled the house next door and put in the 5 RV sites. We hope you enjoy this property as much as we do, it is a one-of-a-kind beautiful, quiet place. All of our sites have full hook-ups (water, sewer, and power). The sites are just a couple feet from the bay with access to miles of beach hiking. You can walk to Bottle Beach State Park which is approximately 1 mile north or hike about a mile south to Elk River. Enjoy unobstructed views of Westport and the freight ships coming into the harbor. Enjoy a peaceful beach with amazing sunsets. Whether you are surfing for the weekend or tuna-fishing, this is your go to spot - you will not be disappointed. Westport is 7 miles by car and the Westport Winery is only 5 miles. There is two nearby boat launches - one off of Elk River just 2 miles away and the other off of Johns River launch just 6 miles away. We are located in the middle of an outdoor paradise and want others to enjoy all it has to offer. ***If you have questions about how to add sites to your reservation or change dates, please reach out to HipCamp support. They will be able to better assist you.***
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Ohh Ship Beach Camp

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents1 acre ¡ Cathlamet, WA
Enjoy yourself on 100 feet of private beachfront at Ohh Ship Beach Camp! Located on Puget Island in the middle of the Columbia River, our two campsites are suitable for camping or RVs. Each site has 30A power and access to water hookups. Both campsites are on level ground with gravel pads, a shared picnic table, and plenty of room to pull in or out with your RV. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the large picnic table next to the beach. Walk, run, or ride bikes on the flat roads on the Island. Swim, boat, kayak, or jet ski on the Columbia River...Puget Island has it all! The boat launch and septic dump are located a few miles away at the Cathlamet Marina. River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Maria's Place (Mexican), The Spar (American), Patty Cakes (Coffee), The Cottage Bread and Breakfast and lots more are located in the town of Cathlamet. Enjoy the fire pit while you watch the ships go by.....it's the ultimate relaxing spot on the beach!
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Wild Blackberry Heights

7 sites ¡ RVs, Tents18 acres ¡ WA
A seasonal stream flows through forested wild lands to a 100-foot waterfall plunging over basalt cliffs into the Columbia River. Open meadows on two knolls frame a natural amphitheater. A rough road crosses the creek leading hikers and bikers to the town of Cathlamet (about a mile away) with its brewery, restaurants, and marina with self-service kayak rentals.
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West Sunny Sands Beach Campsites

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents1 acre ¡ Cathlamet, WA
Ideal 215' along the Columbia River. You are 41 river miles from the Pacific Ocean. Picnic tables, fire pits You are on the south shore of Puget Island looking at Coffee Pot Island, an uninhabited, out of the way island providing deep water docking. Bring you fishing poles for fishing off shore or launch your boat 1/4 mile to the west at Svensen Boat Ramp (River Mile 41). Bring your paddle boards, kayaks, canoe or jet skis. visit Coffee Pot 300 yards away from our shoreline. Less than 1 mile to the Cathlamet Ferry to Westport, Oregon (3miles away). 3.5 miles from Cathlamet, Wa. (Est. 1846), Brewery, Elochoman Boating Marina, restaurants, shops, banks, grocery store, pharmacy and a historic 5 room hotel. Enjoy the quiet charm of a PNW country island. Close to historic Astoria, OR, a short 5 minute ferry ride and 23 miles of beautiful scenery. Disclaimer_ On very rare occasions when the winds are from the southwest the sounds from the WAUNA papermill on the Oregon side of the river may be audible. Sort of a low drone noise. The locals have gotten used to it and don't take notice. The prevailing winds are usually form the west, sometimes the east (up and down the rive). FREE Washington Fishing APP FishWA App at the APP store on your phone. Current Regulations, Locations & Species. Download today!
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The best camping near Lewis and Clark National Historical Park guide

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Live the expedition experience at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. It stands where the Corps of Discovery spent the winter of 1805-1806. Today, you can explore the fort and grounds and imagine how these legendary explorers lived.

Your first stop? The replica of Fort Clatsop. The NPS constructed the fort based on drawings in Clark's original journals. Check out a bedroom and explore the parade grounds. If you come early, you can watch the raising of the 15-star flag.

The park excels at historic demonstrations. Watch rangers shoot a black powder musket, make candles, or tan a hide. If you're lucky, catch rangers boiling seawater down to salt—just as the expedition did. Things quiet down in the winter, but you can download an audio tour.

History buffs shouldn't miss the Netul Landing, where Lewis and Clark landed their canoes. Today, you can follow their route in a kayak or canoe. In the summer, rangers lead fantastic guided paddles. Would you rather hoof it? Head to the park's trails and pretend you're one of the explorers. For an in-depth experience, join a ranger-guided hike on the Netul Trail.

Nearby, you'll find RV and tent camping at Fort Stevens State Park and Cape Disappointment.

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