About Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Oregon, Washington. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees are collected at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center.
Operating Hours
Winter Hours: Begin the day after Labor Day Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Activities
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.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Entrance Passes
The Annual Oregon Coast Passport covers entry, vehicle parking, and day use fees at all federal fee sites along the Oregon Coast. Valid for 12 months.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Experience History Come Alive at Fort Clatsop
Visit the replica fort and visitor center to learn more about the Lewis & Clark expedition and local native culture.…
Fort Clatsop Audio Tour
Embark on a voyage of discovery as you learn about the historical homelands of the Clatsop people, and the winter…
Stretch Your Legs at the Dismal Nitch Wayside
Start your Lewis & Clark journey where the Corps of Discovery did. Captain William Clark named the spot “that dismal…
South Slough Trail
The South Slough Trail is a three mile loop that can be accessed from the Fort to Sea Trailhead or…
Kwis Kwis Trail
The Kwis Kwis Trail is a 3.6 miles one way trail that can be combined with the Fort to Sea…
Clay Pit Pond Trail
The Clay Pit Pond is a half mile loop primitive trail with access at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center picnic…
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Netul River Trail
Take an easy approximately 1 mile stroll along the beautiful Netul River Trail. Watch for water birds, eagles and sometimes otters! Along…
Fort to Sea Trail
The Fort To Sea Trail starts at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center then takes you up a gentle climb to the top…
Find a Salt Camp in Seaside
To make salt, the Corps had to find rocks to build a furnace, wood to burn, ocean water to boil, fresh water…
Continue South to Find a Whale
Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing…
See the Pacific at Cape Disappointment
It was at the base of Cape Disappointment that the Corps of Discovery achieved their principal mission of traveling across the continent…
Survey a Chinook Trade Village
Middle Village - Station Camp, has interpretive panels to inform visitors on the Chinook Indian Nation history, as well as telling the…
Visitor Centers
Fort Clatsop Visitor Center
The Fort Clatsop Visitor Center is the first stopping spot for your visit to Fort Clatsop. The rangers inside are able to provide brochures and…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.
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