Nestled on the south side of the mouth of Oregon’s Columbia River lies a historic monument that has a history making it one of the most unique destinations in the continental United States. Not only did the fort serve for 84 years running from the end of the Civil War through World War II, but it is the only military installation in the lower 48 to receive hostile fire during World War II.
The Campground
Fort Stevens is a popular destination during the summer months for many pacific northwest families due to their abundance of rustic tent sites, yurts, cabins, improved camp sites with water and electricity and full RV sites. For the busy family, Fort Stevens campground also includes fully improved restrooms with showers.
Activities
Activities and scenery are two of the additional factors that keep bringing campers back. Nine miles of bike paths and six miles of hiking paths connect three freshwater lakes, a scenic jetty, a rusted out beached ship from 1906 and the aforementioned military installation. During parts of the year, visitors can experience the Civil War Museum as well as touring the 90 year old underground gun battery that was a command center during WWII or take a full tour of the fortifications that served from the Spanish-American War through WWII.
Images via Becky Platt, Cavalier & Co., Destination Astoria
