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Fisherman's Cove RV Park

Ilwaco, Washington

45 RV Sites

Fisherman's Cove RV Park in Ilwaco, Washington, sits at the mouth of the Columbia River on the Long Beach Peninsula's southern tip, where the Pacific Ocean's most powerful river-ocean confluence creates the legendary bar fishing, the Cape Disappointment State Park's dramatic lighthouse-topped headlands, and the Lewis and Clark Expedition's western terminus in one of the Pacific Northwest coast's most historically significant and scenically compelling locations. Positioned in Pacific County where the Columbia's final miles before the Pacific deliver the combination of river, ocean, and estuary recreation that makes Ilwaco one of the premier salmon and sturgeon fishing communities on the West Coast, the park serves serious anglers and coastal recreation enthusiasts. The park provides full hookup RV sites alongside community recreation amenities: a beach for shoreline access, dog park, community fire pit, firewood including a free welcome bundle, pond, river and stream access, RV storage, laundry, showers, and Wi-Fi serve the practical and recreational needs of extended-stay guests and overnight coastal visitors. The pet-friendly atmosphere accommodates the beach dogs that Pacific Northwest coastal camping invariably involves, and the park's proximity to Ilwaco's commercial charter fleet makes it the natural base for guests whose visit centers on the Columbia River bar's famous salmon and halibut charter fishing that operates from the Ilwaco Boat Basin throughout the season. The Columbia River Bar—where the river's enormous freshwater discharge collides with the Pacific Ocean's swells and tidal currents—is one of the most challenging and dangerous navigational passages in the world, earning its historical designation as the Graveyard of the Pacific from the hundreds of vessels lost in the bar's breaking waves since maritime commerce began on the Columbia in the eighteenth century. The Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, Oregon, just across the river via the Astoria-Megler Bridge, provides the most comprehensive interpretation of the bar's navigational history and the maritime culture of the Columbia's lower river communities. Cape Disappointment State Park, adjacent to Ilwaco, encompasses the historic Cape Disappointment Lighthouse—the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast, first lit in 1856—alongside the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center that marks the expedition's November 1805 arrival at the Pacific Ocean after 18 months of westward travel. The park's Waikiki Beach on the Columbia's south shore and the North Head Lighthouse on the Pacific's north-facing headland provide additional scenic and historical access within the state park's 1,882 protected acres. Fisherman's Cove RV Park operates year-round in Ilwaco's temperate maritime climate, with the salmon fishing season from April through October driving the most fishing-specific demand and the Chinook salmon runs in late summer and fall—when the Columbia's returning fish are largest and most sought—creating the peak reservation pressure for the Ilwaco charter and private boat fishing community. The Long Beach Peninsula's 28-mile ocean beach provides year-round walking, kite flying, and the razor clam harvest during the favorable negative tides that Washington's game department schedules periodically throughout the fall and winter. Cape Disappointment's hiking and lighthouse viewing are accessible across all seasons.

What does this place offer

  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boating
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Dog Park
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Free Bundle of Firewood
  • Full Hookup
  • Laundry

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Location

411 2nd Ave SW, Ilwaco, WA 98624, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Check-in Procedure - Check-in time: 2:00 pm. - Check out time: 11:00 am. - Early check-in is not permitted. - The guests who paid for the site the night before you have paid for their site until noon. - We cannot ask a guest to leave so that you can check in early. - If you will be arriving in the area early, please make arrangements until your site opens up at 2 pm. - We do not have a waiting area for those checking in early. - You do not need to contact the office for check out, unless you need to pay for an after-hours check-in. - Late check-ins are allowed at any time. - Please just contact the park for instructions. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Open Fires - Open fires are not allowed in our park. - Fires must be in either of the 2 firepits or designated fire rings at the park. - Next to the pond near the west part of the park, and at the dog walk area at the northern part of the park on the hill. Parking - Please do not park your vehicle, trailer, or boat in an adjacent site. - Use of more than one site will result in additional charges. Storage - Storage is not allowed under or around your RV or picnic table. Site and Park Navigation - Please be respectful of your neighbor and do not walk between sites when navigating the park. - Please use the main road and designated paths to walk around the campground. Washing - Washing RVs or vehicles is only permitted with 1 bucket of water and a sponge. - Hose washing is not permitted, as it can result in a mess and disturb your neighbors. Pet Policy - We ask that you keep your pets on a leash at all times. - This helps you, your pet, and other guests and their pets stay safe. - Pets are not allowed in the laundry room or restrooms. - Please do not tie your pet to our trees, doors, or posts. - Be a good neighbor, and please use the dog walk area and always clean up after your pet. - Do not let your pet deposit waste on your site or any of our other guests’ sites, please. - Failure to clean up after your pet will result in you being asked to leave without a refund. - Pets may not be left unattended in our park. - Please do not tie your pet to a tree and leave. - Leaving your pets unattended is dangerous for your pet, as many factors, including weather, power outages, etc. - It can affect your pet’s well-being while you are away. - Due to insurance requirements, all pets must be vaccinated in our park. - Please make sure your pet’s shots are up-to-date. - Excessive barking is not tolerated and disturbs your neighbors. - Please note that excessive barking may result in you being asked to leave without a refund. Speed Limit - The park speed limit is 5 mph. - This policy is to keep you, your children, and your pets safe. - Exceeding this speed limit will result in a warning. - Multiple warnings will require us to ask you to leave. Vehicle - Safety is our number one priority for our guests. - Each paid guest registration covers 1 RV per site and 2 vehicles per site unless noted. - Extra vehicles will need to be parked on the street. - Boat trailers less than 20’ long may be parked at the southwestern corner of the park next to the portable shed. - Vehicle pass must be visible at all times, please. Parking - No parking in common areas. - Do not park in the middle of the road. - Do not park in sites that you did not register for, and do not block our office and laundry room doors. Visitors/Guest - Only registered guests are permitted to enter the park. - Visitors may not bring pets. - Fisherman’s Cove RV park reserves the right to limit the number of people visiting a site. - Day visitors must depart by 10:00 pm PST. - Overnight visitors must depart by 11 am PST. - Please check with the office before inviting any visitors. - Registered guests are responsible for ensuring their visitors are properly registered and that all campground rules are followed. - All guests visiting someone in the park must register and pick up a pass at the office and park in the designated area. Electrical Use - You are responsible for understanding how many amps you are using in our RV. - Amp usage over the 50 amps provided can trip your breaker. - Please be mindful of your amp usage, so that you don’t trip your breaker during your stay. - Please notify the office so that we can notify maintenance if you have any electrical issues during your stay. - Guests are not permitted to diagnose our electrical pedestals per insurance and safety requirements. - Maintenance is happy to help. - Even if you are an electrician, laws prohibit you from working on our pedestals unless hired to do so. Coin Operated Laundry - Laundry room is open 24/7. - Laundry room access code is in the body of your reservation confirmation email. - Please do not leave your laundry unattended. - We are not responsible for accidents or theft. Restrooms and Coin Operated Showers - For the comfort of all our guests, restrooms and showers are open 24/7. - Restroom access codes are in the body of your reservation confirmation email. - Please keep the restrooms clean. - Guests under the age of 18 require adult supervision in the bathrooms and showers. Wi-Fi Internet Access - Network name and password are in the body of your reservation confirmation email. Quiet Hours - Quiet time is 10 pm to 8 am. - Anyone playing loud music will be verbally warned only once and then asked to leave without a refund. Trash Disposal - The trash dumpster is near the pond at the western edge of the park. - Please tie trash bags completely closed and put your trash completely in the trash container. - Please do not place your trash on the ground. - Bears, possums, and raccoons are numerous in the area and are attracted to unsupervised or discarded food. - Do not dispose of waste from fish and crab cleaning, wires, oil, furniture, mattresses, or any toxic waste or chemicals in our trash cans. - Failure to adhere to this rule may result in charges for disposal fees. - All fish and crab cleaning waste must be bagged and disposed of outside the park at the designated port of Ilwaco garbage containers. Child Policy - Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. - Riding bicycles without a parent and on our main entrance road is prohibited for the safety of your children and our incoming RV guests. - Anyone under the age of 18 must be back at their site by dusk. - Children may not use the restrooms without being accompanied by a parent or guardian. Drones - Drones are not permitted in our park. - Please do not fly drones over people or RVs. - There are local area parks where drones are permitted for your enjoyment. Clotheslines - Clotheslines are not permitted in our park. Fireworks - Fireworks are strictly prohibited in our park. - The prohibition of fireworks includes sparklers, smoke bombs, aerials, and firecrackers. - If these items are seen outside of your RV, you will be asked to leave immediately without refund. Repairs - Repairs to RVs and vehicles are not permitted in our park. - We are happy to recommend a local mobile RV repair service that comes to your site to assist with repairs.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy - Reservations cancelled more than 30 days in advance of arrival will incur a $25 fee. - Reservations cancelled between 14 and 30 days in advance of arrival will incur a fee of 50% of the reservation stay. - Reservations cancelled less than 14 nights before arrival will forfeit the reservation. Cancellation Modification - In general, if you cancel a reservation, the amount refunded to you is determined by the Campsite's cancellation policy that applies to your reservation. - Any additional service fee charged to you by the Campsite may be refunded pursuant to the cancellation policy presented in the applicable listing. - Both you and each Campsite are responsible for any modifications made to your reservation, and you agree to pay any applicable fees related to such reservation modification. Booking - The booking fee is fully refundable if you cancel your Campsite reservation within 24 hours of booking. - After 24 hours, the booking fee is refundable only if your Campsite reservation is also fully refundable at the time of cancellation. - Please note that the booking fee is not partially refundable. - All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking. - Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1. - Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.