Washougal in Clark County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Captain William Clark Park

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 11, 2026

1. Captain William Clark Park Marker

Inscription. Welcome to Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach. This riverfront park commemorates the Corps of Discovery's journey along the lower Columbia River and their April 1806 encampment just a short distance from here.

Charge with identifying transportation routes and recording scientific information, Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Corps of Discovery produced hundreds of maps and sketches of the landscape, plants, and wildlife. Throughout the journey, especially here on the Lower Columbia River where Native American populations were among the largest on the continent-- Lewis and Clark found the Indians eager to exchange goods, food, and information. In fact, without the assistance of Native tribes, the Corps would likely have failed in their mission.

Cottonwood Beach is an outstanding setting to explore the history of the Corps of Discovery and the natural history of the lower Columbia River. We hope you will enjoy your visit

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 45° 34.23′ N, 122° 20.594′ W.

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Marker is in Washougal, Washington, in Clark County. It can be reached from 15th Street near Lewis and Clark Highway (Washington Highway 14). This marker is located in Captain William Clark Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washougal WA 98671, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Portland Area

and in Southwest Washington State.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William R. Broughton R.N. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stocking the Pantry (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lewis and Clark and the Three Bears (approx. 2.1 miles away); Sandy River Bridge (approx. 2.7 miles away in Oregon); Tad's Chicken 'N Dumplin's (approx. 2.8 miles away in Oregon); Camas-Washougal War Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away); Crown Zellerbach Employee World War II Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles

Captain William Clark Park to the west. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 11, 2026

2. Captain William Clark Park to the west.

away); The First School in Camas (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washougal.

More about this marker. Copies of this marker may be found at several locations throughout the park.

Captain William Clark Park to the southeast image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 11, 2026

3. Captain William Clark Park to the southeast

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2026, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2026, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.