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Fort Clatsop, Astoria, OR

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Fort Clatsop

92343 Fort Clatsop Rd · Astoria, OR

Why you should go…

Fort Clatsop is where the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped from December 1805 to March 1806, after building the fort in just over three weeks. Today you walk through a rustic log replica that about 700 volunteers raised in 2006, after fire damaged an earlier 1955 reconstruction. The site is part of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, and the visitor center sits beside it. Note that the park does not accept cash for the entrance fee.

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  • #national historical park
  • #fort replica
  • #living history
  • #visitor center

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Fort Clatsop, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Astoria-Warrenton

    Free

    Chamber of commerce and visitor center for Astoria and Warrenton on the north Oregon coast.

    4.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Astoria Column

    Under $25

    Climb 164 spiral steps inside a 125-foot muraled column for views from the top of Coxcomb Hill.

    4.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Columbia River Maritime Museum

    Under $25

    Oregon's official maritime museum on the Astoria waterfront, with a historic lightship and exhibits on the treacherous Columbia River Bar.

    4.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Seaside

    Free

    Official visitor bureau for the Oregon Coast town of Seaside, home to the historic beachfront Promenade.

    9.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Captain Kid Amusement Park

    Under $25

    Family-owned outdoor amusement park in Seaside with go karts, mini golf and a small roller coaster.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Ecola State Park

    Under $25

    Hike forested headland trails to ocean bluffs, sea stacks and the tide pools and surf of Indian Beach.

    16 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor