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Deadman's Cove
4.8★ · 460 Google ratings · Ilwaco, Oregon
✓ Short walk✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Access
7am to 8pm
Walk
70 ft · under a minute
Cost
Paid parking
Water
65°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am
Map of Deadman's Cove
Guide
Good to know
Check tide times before going
At low tide you can walk out to a small island in the cove and explore rock formations.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Wear shoes with good tread
The trail becomes muddy and slippery during wet months, especially October through May.
Prepare for a steep final descent
The last stretch down to the cove involves wooden steps, tree roots, and uneven dirt that requires careful footing.
Pay parking fee in advance
A $10 day pass or $30 annual Discovery Pass is required at the parking lot trailhead.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
56°F · partly cloudy
Water
65°F
Waves
6.8 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:33 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:33 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:59 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:36 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 7:24 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 244 Robert Gray Dr, Ilwaco, WA 98624
🌊 Water 70 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Deadman's Cove?
70 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Deadman's Cove have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Deadman's Cove least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
