N Head Lighthouse Road, North Head, WA 98624
Overview
Stroll the grounds or climb to the top of North Head Lighthouse for views of the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach Peninsula, Columbia River Bar and the northern Oregon Coast.
Hours
Summer: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Winter: Closed Oct. 1 – Apr. 30
Fees
Ages 7 – 17: Free, Ages 18 and older: $3, must be 7 years or older to climb the lighthouse
Contact
Email:
Cape.Disappointment@parks.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 642–3029
Additional information
Set on the northwestern spur of Cape Disappointment, North Head Lighthouse is still active in aiding navigation of the treacherous waters below. Tours of the lighthouse are volunteer operated. Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation. Remember that appropriate footwear is required, no flip flops or shoes without heel straps. Children under the age of seven are not permitted to climb the lighthouse.
Hours of operation
May 1 – Sept. 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed Oct. 1 – Apr. 30.
Parking
RV parking is not accommodated.
Nearby attractions
For more information on the history of the area, tour the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment.
Enjoy the area with a hike or stay the night at Cape Disappointment State Park in a campsite, cabin, yurt or stay in one of the North Head Lighthouse Keepers’ Residences. A boat launch is also available for use.
