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Fort Stevens State Park

United States

Overview

Brochure InfoFort Stevens was once the primary military defense installation in the three-fort, Harbor Defense System at the mouth of the Columbia River (Forts Canby and Columbia in Washington were the other two). The fort was in service for 84 years, beginning during the Civil War and closing at the end of World War II. Today, Fort Stevens has grown into a 4,200 acre park offering exploration of history, nature, and many recreational opportunities. Camping, beach-combing, a historic shipwreck, freshwater lake swimming, trails, wildlife viewing, and a historic military fort make Fort Stevens a uniquely diverse park. The park also boasts a network of nine miles of paved bicycle trails and six miles of hiking trails that allow you to explore a variety of habitats including spruce and hemlock forests, wetlands, dunes, and shore pine areas. Coffenbury Lake has two swimming areas, a picnic area, restrooms, and a boat ramp. Two neighboring, smaller lakes are great for fishing and canoeing. Throughout the year, you can browse through displays ranging from the Civil War to World War II at the military museum and information center, walk through the only Civil War era earthen fort on the west coast, or explore the many turn-of-the-century, concrete coast artillery gun batteries. During the summer, take a tour underground through a rare gun battery that also served as a World War II command center, ride in the back of a period military transport truck and see the fortifications from a whole new perspective, or get a feel for what the inside of a military jail was like as you walk through one of the last brick constructed guard houses in the country. For more information regarding these tours, please contact the Friends of Old Fort Stevens at (503) 861-2000. MAKE SURE YOUR SITE MEETS YOUR CAMPING NEEDS Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park. Site details and tent pad sizes can be viewed online by clicking on the site name. Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsApproximately 170 full-hookup sites More than 300 electrical sites with water Six tent sites with water nearby 15 rustic yurts (seven pet-friendly) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 11 deluxe cabins (five pet-friendly) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Hiker/biker sitesKey InfoCalifornia sea lions infected with Leptospirosis are appearing on Oregon beaches. The contagious bacterial infection, and many others, are transmittable to humans and dogs. Please stay away from stranded marine mammals. For more information, go to Sea Lions with Leptospirosis. Only one vehicle is included with standard camp fees. A second vehicle kept at a campsite (or alternate parking area) is subject to a nightly Extra Vehicle fee.The nightly Extra Vehicle fee is currently $7.00. If you reserve a cabin or yurt, please look for your access combination in the confirmation letter, immediately following the DIRECTIONS to the park. Please do not change lock combination at the park. Please check in at the Ranger Station for instructions. Seasonal Beach Restrictions March 15 - Sep. 15 Beach restrictions are in place on Clatsop Spit west of the Fishermen's Beach access to the South Jetty during nesting season for the western snowy plover. Foot and equestrian traffic on wet sand only; all other recreation prohibited. Information: oregon.gov/plovers For information on discount programs call the OPRD Information Center at 1-800-551-6949 or visit us online at stateparks.oregon.gov. Prior to booking a site, please read: Changing a Reservation Canceling a Reservation Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionHwy 30W/101S from Astoria: Take first exit from round about onto US-101 S. - 2.3 Mi Turn Right onto E Harbor Drive - 1.3 Mi Stay straight on E Harbor. E Harbor becomes OR-104 - 3.2 Mi Turn left onto Lake Drive - 0.7 Mi Lake Drive becomes NW Ridge Rd - 0.3 Mi Turn right onto Peter Iredale Rd. (Second park entrance, directly across from KOA Campground) Hwy 101N/26W Junction: Continue North on US - 101 - 12.7Mi Turn left onto OR-104 - 1.4 Mi Turn left onto SW 18th St./Delaura Beach Ln. - 0.8 Mi Stay straight onto SW Ridge Rd. - 2.5 Mi Turn left onto Peter Iredale Rd. (Directly across from KOA Campground) Park Address: 100 Peter Iredale Rd. Hammond, Or 97121Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescThere is an $8 reservation fee per site reserved. An $8 transaction fee is charged for any date or site changes made to an existing reservation. *Reservations for more than five nights/days that are later changed to fewer nights/days by cancelling nights at the end of the stay will only pay an $8 transaction fee. Reservations for more than five nights/days that are later changed to fewer nights/days by cancelling nights at the beginning of the stay will pay an $8 transaction fee and the nightly rate for each night cancelled. Date changes or cancellations to reservations cannot be made until 5 months (150 days) in advance of arrival date. For further information on reservation, change and cancellation policies please go to General Rules.

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