Columbia River Gorge Scenic Byway - Washington
Captain William Clark Park, WA
While they gathered provisions, Lewis and Clark camped near here for six days from March 31 April 6, 1806, the longest time Lewis and Clark spent at one site in Clark County. From this campsite, William Clark also discovered the Willamette River when he led a group of men back down the Columbia. They had missed the river on both their outward and return voyages. The park has a mile-long sandy beach with a view of the rushing waters of Columbia River. A four-mile dike trail begins from this point and camping in the meadow is available in the summer.
