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A fifty foot square wooden fort surrounded by tall trees in a forest.

The second replica of Fort Clatsop is the main attraction at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

A wooden rectangular sign reading Fort Clatsop eclipsing a wide one story building and flag pole

The entrance sign and Fort Clatsop visitor center marks the main entrance point to the replica of Fort Clatsop itself.

A wooden sign standing as a tall rectangle, the words Fort Clatsop carved of wood placed on it.

The entrance sign at the Visitor Center was created in a style that reflects the actual Fort itself, wooden stakes and all.

Looking directly down a short railed bridge towards a calm river surrounded by leafless trees.

The Netul River Trail follows 1.25 miles of river and crosses over inlets that salmon and other fish rest at.

The front end of a canoe on a river, the water still and reflecting large trees and clouds.

Paddling on the Lewis and Clark River allows visitors to experience the site from an entirely different perspective, the tidal influenced waters are often gentle and serene.

Paddlers in warm-colored kayaks cluster along the grassy banks of a river's side channel.

Every summer, rangers accompany dozens of visitors on paddle tours of the Lewis and Clark River.

Physical Address:

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

92343 Fort Clatsop Road

Astoria, OR 97103

Mailing Address:

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

92343 Fort Clatsop Road

Astoria, OR 97103

contact-details

Phone Number: 5038612471 Voice

Email Address: LEWI_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person: $10.00

Entrance fees are collected at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $35.00

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.

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.

park designation:National Historical Park

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and Replica (Winter)

Winter Hours: Begin the day after Labor Day Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day Closed December 24th Christmas Eve Closed December 25th Christmas Day

Exceptions:

Summer Hours (May 27, 2024 - September 2, 2024)

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Eve Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Weather Information:

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.