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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

65 nearby · 5 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi

Photo: NPS Photo

At a glance

Entrance
$10 per person
Near the park
65 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
Free and dispersed
5 sitesWithin 25 mi
Annual pass
$35Lewis and Clark only
Fees, passes and hours

About Lewis and Clark

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…

Photos: NPS Photo · NPS Photo / B. Kasper

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Gathering and Foraging

Plan your visit

Getting there

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…

Weather

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…

Plan your visit

Fees and passes
  • Per person$10
  • Lewis and Clark annual pass$35
Hours

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

Getting there

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.

Weather

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.

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