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Ilwaco / Long Beach KOA
- 1509 State Route 101
- Ilwaco, WA 98624
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From the north on Hwy 101 follow sign to Long Beach Peninsula/Ilwaco, turn left at stoplight, go 2 miles south Hwy 101. From the south, Hwy 101 go 9 miles NW of Astoria Bridge.
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We make vacation great!
New owner and managers have made many great changes to this campground. There are large campsites, private fire pits, tables, grass, and space! Every RV site has an 70+ foot pull-through. This is a family oriented and pet friendly campground. The store is well stocked and competitively priced with gifts, sundries, beach toys, games, and KOA's exclusive City Brew coffee! Get firewood bundles at a reasonable rate. Store and restrooms are newly renovated, and a large, bright, clean laundry facility is available. Enjoy the cozy, family oriented game room or the large wooded area for volleyball, horseshoes, tether ball, or badminton. Enjoy wide open spaces at our fun, friendly KOA! Great people, great camping! We make vacation great!
Located in southwest Washington State across the Columbia River from Astoria, Oregon, this 37-acre wooded KOA campground has a nearby beach that is protected from the wind, just a short drive away. From the Ilwaco Harbor, go deep-sea fishing in the Pacific Ocean or fish the Columbia River. Visit during the Bluegrass Festival in the spring, the annual Garlic Festival in June or the Booming Bay Fireworks in July. Enjoy the Washington State International Kite Festival every August and the Rod Run in September. Or attend the annual Cranberrian Fair in October. The area has an airport, two lighthouses, National Coast Guard training station and a state park with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River. From Astoria: Cross the bridge to Ilwaco.
Campground Activities
Fishing
You'll find all types of fishing - ocean, Columbia River and bottom fishing nearby in Ilwaco.
Beachcombing
Hiking
There is great hiking in all areas of the Long Beach peninsula.
Shopping
Long Beach peninsula.
Horseback Riding
Swimming
Canoeing and Kayaking
Kite Flying
Bowling, Softball, Volleyball
Local Attractions
Lighthouses
North Head and Cape Disappointment Lighthouses are located at Fort Canby. Tours are available. Information on local Lighthouses is available online.
Washington International Kite Festival
The Kite Festival is held in Long Beach, Washington during the third week of August each year. For more information visit the following website: www.kitefestival.com/.
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
The Interpretive Center is located at Fort Canby Park in Ilwaco, Washington. Visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center online.
Ocean/River Fishing
Enjoy salmon, sturgeon and bottom fishing in Ilwaco, WA. Further information about area Ocean and River Fishing is available online.
Museums
Some known Area Museums include: Ilwaco Heritage, Fort Columbia, World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame and Cranberry Museum and Gift Shop. All located on the Long Beach peninsula. Hours are Friday thru Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Campground Description
This rustic, unique and quiet campground is a place to stay with quiet nights and campfires under the stars for either one or two days or one week. It is a very popular and pleasant ocean beach area where families, groups, clubs and reunions can gather here for fun on the beach, historic places, seafood restaurants and funland rides.
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center -- Ilwaco, WA
The Interpretive Center is full of northwest history. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily all year.
Fort Columbia -- Chinook, WA
Leadbetter State Park (Bird Sanctuary) -- Ocean Park, WA
Leadbetter State Park is a nature lover’s paradise. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to dusk April 1 through October 15; 8 a.m. to dusk October 16 through March 31.
Astoria Maritime Museum -- Astoria, OR
Astoria Column -- Astoria, OR
Seaside and Cannon Beach -- Seaside, OR
Upcoming Events
September Events
September 3-4: Ocean Park - Heritage Festival in the Park
September 9: Ilwaco - Slow Drag at the Port
September 9-11: Ocean Park - Rod Run to the End of the World
September 24: Ilwaco - Baker Bay Kayak / Canoe Race
October Events
October 7-9: Ilwaco - 84th Annual Cranberrian Fair
October 8-9: Long Beach - One Sky, One World Kite Carnival
Oct. 15-Nov. 15: Peninsula - Wild Mushroom Festival Month
October 20-23: Peninsula - Water Music Festival XXI
November Events
November 11-15: Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Signature Event
November 18: Ilwaco - Dedication of Maya Lin Confluence Project
November 18-19: Long Beach - Cribbage Tournament
November 24: Chinook - Lewis and Clark Commemoration of "The Vote" at Station Camp
December Events
December 10-11: Peninsula - Bed & Breakfast Holiday Open House
December 31: Long Beach - Free Fireworks at Midnight
