Copyright: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Fort Canby State Park
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Description
- Fort Canby totals 1,882 acres with 42,600 feet of saltwater shorelines (includes 40 acre Lake O'Neil with approximately 7,000 feet of freshwater shoreline acreage). The park offers 190 standard campsites, 60 utility sites, four primitive sites, three vault toilets, two boat launch ramps, 50 picnic sites, an interpretive center, and four miles of hiking trails.
Recreation - Activities at the park include camping, picnicking, beach combing, surfing, jetty and lake fishing, heritage site visitation, hiking, clamming and boating. Climate - Washington's climate varies with each region. The Cascades split the state and alter weather patterns. Western Washington is temperate, due to the coastal geography. The water is a stabilizing force for the climate, making extreme temperatures rare. The area receives large amounts of rainfall from Pacific storms and some snow during winter months. Location -
Fort Canby State Park , in south coastal Washington, is located in Pacific County 2.5 miles southwest of Ilwaco off Highway 101.
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