Historic Site and Historical Park · NPS · OR, WA
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Photo: NPS Photo, Fort Clatsop
Alerts and conditions
Weather Gale Warning issued November 8 at 12:17PM PST until November 9 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 18 to 23 ft at 16 seconds and southeast winds 5
to 10 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 10 to 12 ft at 13 seconds
and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Monday. Gale
Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do: A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
Read the full alert · Until Nov 10, 2026, 3:00 AM
Weather Hazardous Seas Warning issued November 8 at 12:17PM PST until November 9 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
hazardous seas 18 to 23 ft at 16 seconds and southeast winds 5
to 10 kt. For the Gale Warning, seas 10 to 12 ft at 13 seconds
and south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 AM PST Monday. Gale
Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do: A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
Read the full alert · Until Nov 9, 2026, 12:00 PM
Overview
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.
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
- Fishing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Hunting and Gathering
- Gathering and Foraging
- Living History
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- Paddling
- Kayaking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Plan your visit
Hours
Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and Replica (Winter): Winter Hours: Begin the day after Labor Day Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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
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.
Visitor centers
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.
Phone: 5038612471
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
- Willapa National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 11 miles
- Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 16 miles
- Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White Tail Deer FWS · 26 miles
- Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 50 miles
- Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 52 miles
- Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge FWS · 53 miles