Fort Stevens State Park

Park Overview

One of the nation’s largest public campgrounds, Fort Stevens marks the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II. 

Today, Fort Stevens is a 4,300-acre park offering a variety of recreation adventures, including camping, beach-combing, a freshwater lake, trails, wildlife viewing, and an historic shipwreck. Park features include:

• Coffenbury Lake has two picnic areas with swimming, restrooms and boat ramp. A 2-mile trail circles the lake.
• Columbia Shore Disc Golf Course
• 15 miles of muli-use trails
• Seasonal adult and youth bike rentals
• The park offers ranger-guided kayak tours of Coffenbury Lake during summer. Inquire about the tours at the Ranger Station.
• Fort Stevens marks the northern-most trailhead for the Oregon Coast Trail

Historic Military Site

Enjoy year-round military displays at the military museum and information center. Visit the only Civil War era earthen fort on the west coast, or explore the many turn-of-the-century, concrete artillery gun batteries. Underground tours are available during the summer of a gun battery that served as a World War II command center. For tour information, call the Friends of Old Fort Stevens  at 503-861-2000.

2023 construction update

General obligation bonds approved by the 2021 Legislature will fund two projects at the park.

• Extensive rehabilitation to the historic Guard House is planned, including roof replacement and repairing brick joints. Learn more
• The campground is set to receive upgrades to the aging infrastructure, including utilities. A new tent camping loop is also planned. Learn more

Year-round Camping

All campsites have a picnic table and fire pit. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Reservations are required for cabins and yurts.

• 174 full-hookup sites (36 pull-through)
• 302 electrical sites with water (11 pull-through)
• 6 tent sites
• 15 yurts (7 pet-friendly)
• 11 deluxe cabins (5 pet-friendly) 
• 9 primitive hike in sites
• Hiker/biker camp
• Flush toilets
• Hot showers
• RV dump station
• Universal Access: 8 cabins and 10 yurts are accessible to campers with disabilities.