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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road

Astoria, OR

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers. The park encompasses sites along the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast. Follow in the footsteps of the explorers and have an adventure in history.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and Replica (Winter)

Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Winter Hours: Begin the day after Labor Day Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fees & Passes

Entrance - Per Person

Entrance fees are collected at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center.

$10.00

Annual Entrance - Park

The annual Oregon Coast Passport covers entry, vehicle parking, and day use fees at all Oregon state and federal fee sites along the Oregon Coast. Valid for 12 months.

$35.00

Directions

The main site of Fort Clatsop is located south of Astoria just over Youngs Bay, east of the town of Warrenton, and approximately 14 miles north of Seaside. Our satellite sites include: Netul Landing, located 1.25 miles south of the main Fort Clatsop site. Middle Village, located on the 101 left off the Astoria-Megler Bridge. Dismal Nitch, located on the 401 right off the Astoria-Megler Bridge. The Salt Works, located off the Lewis and Clark Way in Seaside, Oregon. Keep an eye out for brown signs.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

We see an average of 70 inches of rain a year and we are the foggiest location in the Lower 48 states. Summer months are usually nice with days ranging from 55-70 degrees. Winters are wet and mild, usually 40-55 degrees. During the 106 days the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1806 it rained all but 12 days and they saw the sun 6 times. While we are usually not so dreary make sure to prepare for rain or shine.

Activities

FishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingHunting and GatheringGathering and ForagingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationPaddlingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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