Fort Stevens State Park
Also known as Fort Stevens Historic Area, Fort Stevens Historical Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(503) 861-3170
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert General advisoryEmerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following… (more)
Emerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following these firewood tips: • Buy locally harvested firewood at or near your destination. • Buy certified heat-treated firewood ahead of time, if available.
Posted by the park 2022-08-19. Official alert
Alert General advisoryA section of beach at the Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, south of Fort Stevens State Park, is periodically closed for military training.… (more)
A section of beach at the Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, south of Fort Stevens State Park, is periodically closed for military training. Closures are posted on the Camp Rilea website.
Posted by the park 2022-05-19. Official alert
Overview
In Clatsop County, in Warrenton, Fort Stevens State Park covers about 445 acres.
Visitors come for horseback riding, golf, disc golf, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers). There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Is this park a day-trip affair, or can you do it in a few hours? The park can be seen in a few hours, but it is recommended to spend more time to see what there is to offer. Fort Stevens is a destination park and many people spend a week or longer during the summertime.
Open for day use: year round Open for camping: year round
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| There is a | $10 |
Official wording
Dump Station Fee There is a $10 fee to use the dump station. You can pay by scanning the QR code posted at the station. You do not need to be a registered camper to use the dump station. Registered state park camping guests only need to pay once per stay to use the dump station. For more information see the FAQ page – the dump station questions are at the bottom of the General section. Day-use parking permit required (purchase 1-day permit on site) What areas of the park require a day-use parking permit? Starting Oct. 1, 2025, all day-use areas of Fort Stevens State Park will require a day-use parking permit. Self-serve kiosks are located at each of these three locations. Day-use parking permits are also sold at the Visitor Center (Museum) located in the Historic Area and at the Ranger Station located in the campground. The following are also accepted permits that allow you to park in the three areas noted above; current Oregon State Parks 12 month parking permit, valid campsite permit or reservation confirmation, valid day-use parking permit from any Oregon State Park, OPRD Veterans Pass. Please ensure the valid permit or document is prominantly displayed in the front window of your vehicle when parked. Motorcyclists can carry their passes on their person, and must be ready to present it to a park ranger if requested. A valid parking permit is required for any licensed motor vehicle. The permit validates a vehicle, not parking space. Example: Multiple motorcylces cannot share a parking space under one pass.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
The area is closed to all vehicular traffic, horse back riding, kite flying, and pets during this period.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
• 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. | — | 174 full-hookup sites (36 pull-through); 302 electrical sites with water (11 pull-through); Hiker/biker campShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
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. • 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. I'd love to volunteer/become a camp host who do I contact? Our volunteer coordinator is Samantha Hollo. Her direct line is 503.871.3170 ex 24. We would love to have you on board! You can find application information on the state park website to get the process started. Where Can I Get Firewood? Please protect the Pacific Northwest from invasive species by getting your firewood at the campground, or close to it. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference. For more information, visit dontmovefirewood.org. The Friends of Old Fort Stevens sell firewood within the campground. Proceeds help preserve and interpret the park's historic area. Self-serve wood bins are located in H, C and M loops.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingWildlife viewing and birdingFishingHikingHorseback ridingGolfDisc golfBikingSwimmingPicnickingCamping
Swimming
Where can I swim? The lakes and rivers found within Oregon State Parks are open to unsupervised swimming. You are responsible for your own safety. Before you enter the water, you should judge your swimming skills against possible strong currents, cold water, underwater objects, and steep drop-offs. Remember, many of our natural bodies of water and man-made reservoirs are fed by snowmelt and remain cold year-round. Please bring and wear a personal flotation device and swim with a buddy. Check with the Ranger Station to see if any blue-green algae bloom notices have been issued.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Cabins/Yurts Pets OK, Hot Shower, Yurt, Wildlife, Fishing, Exhibit Information, Deluxe Cabin, Picnicking, Camping, Restrooms Flush
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Can I drive my vehicle on the beach at Fort Stevens? Vehicles are allowed on the ocean shore from Gearhart to the South Jetty of the Columbia River. They are prohibided on the beach south of the 10th Street beach access in Gearhart, and from the Peter Iredale beach access to the South Jetty from noon-midnight May 1-September 15. Only "street legal" vehicles are allowed on the beach, no motorcycles or off-highway vechicles. Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended. Vehicle access points are located at Fort Stevens near the Peter Iredale Beach, Sunset Beach, Del Rey Beach, and in Gearhart at 10th Street. From March 15 to September 15 the Columbia River beach has driving restrictions. The area is closed to all vehicular traffic, horse back riding, kite flying, and pets during this period. Beach walking is restricted to the wet sand areas of the shoreline. Contact the Ranger Station at the park for further details.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Warrenton
- Coordinates
- 46.1842, -123.9568
- Phone
- (503) 861-3170
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 13, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology