Fort Columbia State Park
Also known as Fort Columbia Historical State Park
2 notices: Burn Ban · Burn Ban No fires at any time — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 642-3078
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction Burn BanNo fires permitted at any time.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Burn Ban No fires at any timeNo fires permitted at any time. Learn more about this Burn Ban alert
Posted by the park 2025-06-12. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 617 acres, Fort Columbia State Park lies in Pacific County, about 6 miles north of Warrenton.
Things to do include wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other — Summer | Daily | 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. | — |
| Other — Winter | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Summer: 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Winter: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 •
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Cabins and lodging
- Fort Columbia Vacation Houseshttps://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/fort-columbia-state-park/fort-columbia-vacation-houses
Vacation houses
Fort Columbia features two historic vacation houses for overnight stays.
Rentals: Fort Columbia Vacation Houses
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
✓ 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 restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires not Allowed
- Horses not Allowed
Fires are not permitted at anytime.
Wildlife, plants and all other park buildings, signs, tables and other structures are protected; removal or damage of any kind is prohibited.
Park camera
View the live park camera of the Columbia River.
Getting there
- Address
- 475 State Route 101
Chinook, WA 98614 - Nearest town
- Warrenton — about 6 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.2607, -123.9185
- Phone
- (360) 642-3078
- cape.disappointment@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology