Historic Site and Historical Park · NPS · OR, WA
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Photo: NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen, Fort Vancouver Garden
Alerts and conditions
Overview
Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier fur trading post, to a powerful military legacy, the magic of flight, and the origin of the American Pacific Northwest, history is shared at four unique sites. Discover stories of transition, settlement, conflict, and community.
From the National Park Service
History
The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.
What to see and do
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Craft Demonstrations
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Biking
- Guided Tours
- Living History
- Reenactments
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- Junior Ranger Program
- Playground
- Wildlife Watching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Plan your visit
Hours
Vancouver, Washington: Standard operating hours for Vancouver, Washington facilities are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oregon City, Oregon: The Oregon City, Oregon facilities are open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. With the exception of its winter seasonal closure.
Fees and passes
- Entrance - Per Person — $10.00
- Annual Entrance - Park — $35.00
The America the Beautiful pass covers entrance fees at federal recreation lands across all four agencies.
Getting there
From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) and head east. Turn south onto Fort Vancouver Way. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. From I-205, go west on Highway 14 about six miles, then take I-5 north. From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) and head east. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center.
Visitor centers
Weather
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is located in a mild, temperate climate. However, in the case of severe weather, park alerts posted on the park's website will provide information about emergency closures.
Phone: 3608166230
Whose lands these are
These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.
Photos
Pair it with
- Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 14 miles
- Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 18 miles
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 19 miles
- Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 26 miles
- Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 28 miles
- Pierce National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 32 miles