Fort Stevens State Park - United States
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Best time to visit Fort Stevens State Park
Late June through early September offers the driest, warmest weather and the best chance for sunny beach days, though fog and cool mornings are still common. July and August bring peak crowds, so reservations fill months ahead. May, June, and September are strong shoulder-season choices for RVers who want milder traffic and open facilities. Winter stays are possible because the park is open year round, but expect frequent rain, strong coastal wind, and short daylight hours.
Wettest month, frequent storms and strong coastal wind.
Cool and wet, occasional frost overnight.
Rain continues, milder days begin.
Drier spring days, variable weather.
Pleasant shoulder season, lighter crowds.
Morning marine layer, warmer afternoons.
Peak season, reservations book out early.
Driest and warmest month, busiest campground.
Great shoulder season, thinning crowds.
Rain ramps up, cool and breezy.
Wet and stormy, strong wind along the beach.
Cold, wet, and dark but park remains open.
Things to do at Fort Stevens State Park
- Peter Iredale Shipwreck EasyRV parking available
The rusted hull of the Peter Iredale sits on the beach inside the park and is one of the most photographed sights on the Oregon Coast. A paved parking area with RV-friendly spaces leads directly to a short walk onto the sand. stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=129
- Historic Fort Stevens and Military Museum EasyRV parking available
This is the site of a Civil War era earthen fort and later coastal artillery batteries that guarded the mouth of the Columbia River. Visitors can tour the gun batteries, explore the museum, and join guided programs that interpret the site's long military history. stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=129
- Coffenbury Lake EasyRV parking available
Coffenbury Lake is a freshwater lake inside the park with swim areas, a small boat launch, and a shoreline trail. It is popular for paddling, fishing, and cooling off on warmer summer days. stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=129
- Multi-Use Trail System EasyRV parking available
The park features about 15 miles of multi-use trails for hikers and cyclists, linking the campground, beaches, Coffenbury Lake, and the historic fort. The terrain is mostly flat, making the trails accessible for a wide range of visitors. stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=129
- Battery Russell EasyRV parking available
Battery Russell and the other concrete gun emplacements were part of the coastal defense system and are open for self-guided exploration. The site is notable as a mainland U.S. military installation that was fired on by a foreign submarine during World War II. stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=129
- South Jetty and Columbia River Viewpoint EasyRV parking available
The South Jetty viewing platform overlooks the meeting of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. It is a prime spot for watching ships, wildlife, and winter storms, with a parking area that accommodates larger rigs.
- Beach Combing and Wildlife Viewing EasyRV parking available
The park offers miles of broad sandy beach ideal for beach combing, kite flying, and spotting shorebirds, seals, and the occasional whale offshore. Vehicle access is limited in some zones, so most visitors walk in from designated lots. stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=129
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Fort Stevens State Park, OR, United States
How to get to Fort Stevens State Park
The park sits about 10 miles west of Astoria, Oregon, via U.S. 101 and Ridge Road, roughly a 15 minute drive. From Portland it is about 95 miles, or a 2 hour drive on U.S. 26 and U.S. 101, a route that is generally RV friendly with no tunnels or steep mountain passes, though U.S. 26 over the Coast Range has sustained grades and frequent wet pavement. Seattle is about 170 miles and 3.5 hours north via I-5 and U.S. 30. The nearest commercial airport for fly-and-rent trips is Portland International Airport (PDX).
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