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The "Peter Iredale" was an oceangoing ship that was wrecked near the mouth of the Columbia River in the early part of the century. The wreck can still be seen at low tide. Access is available from Fort Stevens State Park.
Fort Stevens State Park is Oregon's largest campground and one of its loveliest parks. Visitors can enjoy miles and miles of clean ocean beaches, the wreck of the "Peter Iredale", Coffenbury lake, picnic facilities, nature trails, boating, camping, biking, horseback riding, and swimming. The campground is open year-around with 600 campsites.
Off US 101, 10 miles W of Astoria  South Jetty |
 Stroll along the beach |
Fort Stevens was the primary military defense installation in the three fort Harbor Defense System at the mouth of the Columbia River (Forts Canby and Columbia in Washington were the other two). The fort served for 84 years, beginning with the Civil War and closing at the end of World War II. Today, Fort Stevens has grown into a 3,700 acre park offering exploration of history, nature and recreational opportunities.
And you can help fund historic programs and restoration at the park! The Friends of Old Fort Stevens will run Wood on Wheels this summer, selling and delivering firewood right to your site. Check it out when you arrive!
 Battery |
 Overlooking Fort Stevens - historic fort |
Camping, beachcombing, fresh water lake swimming, trails, wildlife viewing, a historic shipwreck and a military historical area make Fort Stevens a uniquely diversified park. A network of nine miles of bicycle trails and six miles of hiking trails allow you to explore the park through spruce and hemlock forests, wetlands, dunes and shore pine.
Coffenbury Lake has two swimming areas, a picnic area, restrooms, and a boat ramp (10 m.p.h. boating speed limit). Paddle boats, canoes and bicycles are available for rent during summer months. Two other smaller lakes offer boat ramps for fishing and canoeing.
Throughout the year, you can browse through displays dating back to the civil war at the museum, visit the only enclosed civil war earthworks site on the west coast and explore the gun batteries.
During the summer, watch the blacksmiths work, tour a rare 90-year old underground gun battery that served as a WWII command center, and take a truck tour of the fortifications spanning the Spanish-American War and WWII (tour available at a nominal charge).
 Bicycle trials |
 Concrete bunker walls |
Vital stats
$3 daily day-use fee or buy a $25 annual permit for access to all state park day-use areas.
174 full hookup, 303 electrical, 42 tent (maximum site 50 feet); 15 yurts; group tent (4 areas); hiker/biker camping by request. For information only, (503) 861-1671 or (800) 551-6949. To make reservations, call 1-800-452-5687.
From September through May, portions of the campground are closed or available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Here's a complete breakdown:
Open year-round for reservations
Sites 1-32, 100-132, 210-245 and the yurt village.
Open for reservations May 21 to September 10
All campsites and yurts accept reservations from May 21 through September 10.
Open for first-come, first-served camping September 10 to May 21
Sites 70-96 and 170-203 are open, but not reservable, from September 10 to May 21.
Closed September 10 through May 21
Sites 40-69, 140-165 and 250-286 are closed September 10 to May 21.
Closed October 1 through May 21
Loops A, L, M, N and O are closed October 1 through May 21. Loops L and M open briefly in spring for the Crab Festival.
Special note: Loops A,C, L and M will be open for reservations until September, 2002.
Park rates (subject to change)
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Full Rate: $17
Electrical hookup: $17
Tent site: $13
Hiker-Biker: $4
Yurt: $29
Extra vehicle: $7
Daily Day-Use: $3
Yearly Day-Use: $25
May 1 to September 30
Full Rate: $22
Electrical hookup: $22
Tent site: $17
Primitive/Overflow: $9
Hiker-Biker: $4
Yurt: $29
Extra vehicle: $7
Daily Day-Use: $3
Yearly Day-Use: $25
Group(tent): $65
Services:
Camping * Accessible camping * Tent
Electric * Full hookup * Yurts, cabins, tepees OR wagons
Group tent * Showers * Dump station
Reservations * Hiker/Biker * Playgrounds
Group shelter * Reservable group shelter * Picnicking
Wildlife watching * Bird watching * Marine mammal watching
Terrestrial mammal watching * Native plant * Boating
Boat ramp * Fishing * Windsurfing * Kiteboarding * Surfing
Swimming * Beach access * Horse trail
Walking trail * Hiking trail * Bicycle trail
Special events * Nature programs * Historic programs
Athletics * Interpretive events * Forest
Wetland * Waterways * Lake
Dunes * Beach * Historic resources
Historic buildings * Historic sites * Historic trails
Museums * Living history * Historic signs
Historic displays * Interpretation * Interpretive tours
Evening programs * Interpretive signs * Interpretive displays
Nature/Visitor center * Interpretive store * ADA restroom
Year-round * Restrooms
Fort Stevens State Park
Hammond OR 97121
(800) 452-5687
(503) 861-1671
