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Fort Stevens State Park offers visitors a chance to learn about history while enjoying the natural beauty of the Oregon coast. The park is home to the remains of an old military fort that was in use from the Civil War era to World War II, providing visitors with a fascinating glimpse into the area's past. Popular activities include investigating the fort ruins and exploring the area’s historic shipwrecks.
The park is situated along the ocean, providing miles of sandy beaches and beautiful Pacific views. Just steps from the campsites are hiking and biking along the park's numerous trails, fishing in the Columbia River or nearby lakes, or bird watching.
Hwy 30W/101S from Astoria: Take first exit from round about onto US-101 S. Turn Right onto E Harbor Drive. Stay straight on E Harbor. E Harbor becomes OR-104. Turn left onto Lake Drive. Lake Drive becomes NW Ridge Rd. Turn right onto Peter Iredale Rd. (Second park entrance, directly across from KOA Campground) Hwy 101N/26W Junction: Continue North on US – 101. Turn left onto OR-104. Turn left onto SW 18th St./Delaura Beach Ln. Stay straight onto SW Ridge Rd. Turn left onto Peter Iredale Rd. (Directly across from KOA Campground)
I have camped and been there for just a day visit. The beach is clean and beautiful. The access spots are wonderful and plenty. The camp grounds are well kept and bathrooms are clean. Definitely worth the visit.
A variety of sites, including a raised wooden path in the wildlife viewing bunker, a shipwreck from 1906(!), nice small beaches, and dunes. We saw several elk around sunset. Plentiful parking in multiple areas.
We had SO much fun on out little adventure. The park is beautiful, the staff is so friendly and helpful (even if they ARE bad influences trying to make us play hookie and stay another day lol!) and the stillness cannot be beat. An affordable beautiful way to escape the city. We will be back next year with my nephews for a week!
This place ended up being way more awesome than I ever suspected. Elk herds that are completely unbothered by human presence, excellent panoramic coastal views, the shipwreck, and the fort area itself are all a great visit. One of the most pleasant stops in recent memory.
A bit confusing with 3 different entrances.
The far north entrance said fee area, not sure why?
The middle entrance where the battery is, is where we went. A bit disappointing to all the bunkers and bases in Washington state.
The first entrance is a mystery to us.
Lots of walking to do, great trails and beach access is nice.
Don't bother to find the shipwreck.
The bunkers are in the worst shape of any base I've been to personally.
