Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1501 E Evergreen Blvd.
Vancouver, WA
Type
Park
Lens
Landmarks
About this place
Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier fur trading post, to a powerful military legacy, the magic of flight, and the origin of the American Pacific Northwest, history is shared at four unique sites. Discover stories of transition, settlement, conflict, and community.
Website
National Park Service information
Hours
Vancouver, Washington
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Standard operating hours for Vancouver, Washington facilities are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oregon City, Oregon
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday
- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday
- Closed
The Oregon City, Oregon facilities are open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. With the exception of its winter seasonal closure.
Fees & Passes
Entrance - Per Person
Day use/entrance fees are required for visitors ages 16 and up to access reconstructed Fort Vancouver. Federal Interagency Passes are accepted. There is no day use/entrance fee for visitors accessing the Visitor Center, Pearson Air Museum, the Barclay House, and McLoughlin House.
$10.00
Annual Entrance - Park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site offers an annual pass that covers entrance fees for 4 visitors ages 16 and up. Visitors ages 15 and under are free. This pass can be purchased at the gates of Fort Vancouver or at Recreation.gov.
$35.00
Directions
From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) and head east. Turn south onto Fort Vancouver Way. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. From I-205, go west on Highway 14 about six miles, then take I-5 north. From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) and head east. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center.
Official directionsWeather & Seasonal Notes
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is located in a mild, temperate climate. However, in the case of severe weather, park alerts posted on the park's website will provide information about emergency closures.
Activities
Courtesy of the National Park Service
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