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O ne of the nation’s largest public campgrounds lies next to the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. Year-Round Camping 174 full hookup sites (sewer, electricity, water; 36 pull-through) 302 electrical sites with water (11 pull-through) 7 tent sites with water nearby 15 yurts 10 cabins (deluxe) Paved parking, picnic table, fire ring at all sites Hiker/biker sites Flush toilets and hot showers RV dump station (300 feet east of ranger station) Universal Access 4 campsites (North Loop: 77, 78, 89, 90), all 10 cabins, and all but 5 yurts are accessible to campers with disabilities. Recreational Amenities Ships, Waves and Wildlife Watch waves breaking and big ships crossing the famous Columbia River bar from the observation platform near the South Jetty on Clatsop Spit. e U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the jetty in the late 1800s. Wildlife viewing platforms on Clatsop Spit, overlooking Trestle Bay, and near Swash Lake are excellent places for birdwatching. Summertime programs include Junior Ranger activities, evening campfire presentations and guided bicycle tours. Explore the Historic Military Site Abandoned fort: e Fort Stevens Military Reservation guarded the mouth of the Columbia River from the Civil War through World War II. Today you can explore the abandoned gun batteries and climb to the commander’s station for a view of the Columbia River and South Jetty. Ask for a brochure describing the self-guided walking tour. Military museum: e Military Museum contains artifacts and interpretive displays depicting the history of the fort. Hours: 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. daily, June–September; 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. October–May. Guided tours: Summer visitors may enjoy guided tours of the unique underground Battery Mishler, and a tour in the back of a restored 1954 “deuce-and-a-half” army truck. Group tours may be arranged by calling the Historic Area Military Museum at (503) 861-2000, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., Monday–Friday. Allow two weeks’ notice. Tours, special events and museum services are courtesy of the Friends of Old Fort Stevens, a private, nonprofit group. Shipwreck remains: e rusting wreck of the “Peter Iredale” lies near the beach parking area. e English sailing ship ran aground during a storm in 1906. More History Survives Nearby You can ride a bus from Fort Stevens to the Fort Clatsop unit of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. e Corps of Discovery spent the winter of 1805-06 there. Ask for a bus schedule and information at our ranger station. Astoria, the first permanent European-American settlement west of the Mississippi River, features Fort Astoria, a reconstructed fur-trading outpost, several museums, including the Columbia River Maritime Museum, and historic homes. Visiting for the Day? Fort Stevens State Park requires a day-use parking permit all year in the Coffenbury Lake Day-use Area and the Historic Military Site. You’ll need to display either a daily permit, 12- or 24-month permit, Oregon Pacific Coast Passport or your camping receipt. Your camping receipt is equal to a daily permit for those days registered and should be displayed on the driver side of your dashboard. You may purchase a daily permit from the yellow vending machines. e 12- and 24-month passes are sold at major state park offices. Coffenbury Lake has two swimming areas, a picnic area, restrooms, and a boat ramp (10 m.p.h. boating speed limit). Camping Rates Rates for state park campsites are subject to change. You can find up-to-date information by calling 1-800-551-6949, or visiting www.oregonstateparks.org. Discovery Season From October 1–April 30, you can rent a full, electric or tent site for less. At most state parks, including Fort Stevens, you can save $4 off summer rates. Yurt and cabin rates are the same all year. Driving on the Beach Motor vehicles on the beach are prohibited north of the Peter Iredale beach access to the South Jetty from noon to midnight, May 1–Sept. 15. Motor vehicles are allowed year-round between the Peter Iredale access and the Gearhart beach ramp. Maximum speed is 25 m.p.h. Fort Stevens CAMPGROUND Reserve early! Reserve campsites, yurts and group areas two days to nine months in advance by phone: Reservations Northwest (1-800-452-5687). Campsites and yurts also are reservable through www.oregonstateparks.org . Need to cancel your reservation? Follow this guideline: If your reservation is for today or tomorrow, call 503-861-1671. Otherwise, call Reservations Northwest at 1-800-452-5687. Fort Stevens State Park Off US 101, 10 miles W of Astoria 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, OR 97121 503-861-1671 Park Information: 1-800-551-6949 www.oregonstateparks.org Latitude: 46.18422 N Longitude: -123.95682 W Day-use area; access to miles of broad, sandy beaches 2 covered picnic shelters (reservable) Freshwater lakes 9 miles of bike paths 5 miles of hiking trails Northern trailhead for the Oregon Coast Trail Wildlife viewing platforms North loops South loops Portland Fort Stevens State Park Sunset Beach State Recreation Site Hammond Astoria Warrenton Gearhart Seaside Hammond Warrenton Cannon Beach Trestle Bay Clatsop Spit Tillamook Head

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One of the nation’s largest public campgrounds lies next to the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River.

Year-Round Camping• 174 full hookup sites (sewer, electricity, water; 36 pull-through)• 302 electrical sites with water (11 pull-through)• 7 tent sites with water nearby• 15 yurts• 10 cabins (deluxe)• Paved parking, picnic table, fire ring at all sites• Hiker/biker sites• Flush toilets and hot showers• RV dump station (300 feet east of ranger station)

Universal Access4 campsites (North Loop: 77, 78, 89, 90), all 10 cabins, and all but 5 yurts are accessible to campers with disabilities.Recreational Amenities

Ships, Waves and WildlifeWatch waves breaking and big ships crossing the famous Columbia River bar from the observation platform near the South Jetty on Clatsop Spit. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the jetty in the late 1800s. Wildlife viewing platforms on Clatsop Spit, overlooking Trestle Bay, and near Swash Lake are excellent places for birdwatching.Summertime programs include Junior Ranger activities, evening campfire presentations and guided bicycle tours.

Explore the Historic Military SiteAbandoned fort: The Fort Stevens Military Reservation guarded the mouth of the Columbia River from the Civil War through World War II. Today you can explore the abandoned gun batteries and climb to the commander’s station for a view of the Columbia River and South Jetty. Ask for a brochure describing the self-guided walking tour.Military museum: The Military Museum contains artifacts and interpretive displays depicting the history of the fort. Hours: 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. daily, June–September; 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. October–May.Guided tours: Summer visitors may enjoy guided tours of the unique underground Battery Mishler, and a tour in the back of a restored 1954 “deuce-and-a-half ” army truck. Group tours may be arranged by calling the Historic Area Military Museum at (503) 861-2000, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., Monday–Friday. Allow two weeks’ notice. Tours, special events and museum services are courtesy of the Friends of Old Fort Stevens, a private, nonprofit group.Shipwreck remains: The rusting wreck of the “Peter Iredale” lies near the beach parking area. The English sailing ship ran aground during a storm in 1906.

More History Survives NearbyYou can ride a bus from Fort Stevens to the Fort Clatsop unit of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. The Corps of Discovery spent the winter of 1805-06 there. Ask for a bus schedule and information at our ranger station.Astoria, the first permanent European-American settlement west of the Mississippi River, features Fort Astoria, a reconstructed fur-trading outpost, several museums, including the Columbia River Maritime Museum, and historic homes.

Visiting for the Day?Fort Stevens State Park requires a day-use parking permit all year in the Coffenbury Lake Day-use Area and the Historic Military Site. You’ll need to display either a daily permit, 12- or 24-month permit, Oregon Pacific Coast Passport or your camping receipt. Your camping receipt is equal to a daily permit for those days registered and should be displayed on the driver side of your dashboard. You may purchase a daily permit from the yellow vending machines. The 12- and 24-month passes are sold at major state park offices.Coffenbury Lake has two swimming areas, a picnic area,restrooms, and a boat ramp (10 m.p.h. boating speed limit).

Camping RatesRates for state park campsites are subject to change. You can find up-to-date information by calling 1-800-551-6949, or visiting www.oregonstateparks.org.

Discovery SeasonFrom October 1–April 30, you can rent a full, electric or tent site for less. At most state parks, including Fort Stevens, you can save $4 off summer rates. Yurt and cabin rates are the same all year.

Driving on the BeachMotor vehicles on the beach are prohibited north of the Peter Iredale beach access to the South Jetty from noon to midnight, May 1–Sept. 15. Motor vehicles are allowed year-round between the Peter Iredale access and the Gearhart beach ramp. Maximum speed is 25 m.p.h.

Fort Stevens

C A M P G R O U N D

Reserve early! Reserve campsites, yurts and group areas two days to nine months in advance by phone: Reservations Northwest (1-800-452-5687). Campsites and yurts also are reservable through www.oregonstateparks.org.

Need to cancel your reservation? Follow this guideline: If your reservation is for today or tomorrow, call 503-861-1671. Otherwise, call Reservations Northwest at 1-800-452-5687.

Fort Stevens State ParkOff US 101, 10 miles W of Astoria 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, OR 97121 503-861-1671

Park Information:1-800-551-6949 www.oregonstateparks.org

Latitude: 46.18422 N Longitude: -123.95682 W

• Day-use area; access to miles of broad, sandy beaches

• 2 covered picnic shelters (reservable)

• Freshwater lakes

• 9 miles of bike paths

• 5 miles of hiking trails

• Northern trailhead for the Oregon Coast Trail

• Wildlife viewing platforms

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Play it safe on the beach! Stay off logs, know the tide schedule and

don’t turn your back on the ocean.

Please help make camping here a safe and enjoyable experience by following these and other park rules:• Campgroundquiethoursarebetween10p.m.and7a.m.Acurfewforvisitorsunderage18isineffect12-5a.m.

• Vehiclesmustbeparkedonpavedareasonly.• Bicyclesarepermittedonparkroads,butridethemwiththetrafficflow.Ridersunderage16mustwearhelmets.

• Petsmustbephysicallyrestrainedatalltimeswhennotconfinedinavehicleortent.Leashesmustbenolongerthansixfeet.Allwastemustbeproperlyremoved.(Seeour“PetsinParks”brochurefordetails.)

Check-inafter4p.m.,Check-outby1p.m.This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Write to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem, OR 97301. You may also call 1-800-551-6949 or 1-800-735-2900 (Oregon Relay for the hearing impaired). 63400-8121 (3/11)

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