This is a wonderful place to bring your family and very dog friendly. The Fort is fun and the rangers share lots of great history. We signed up for the kayak tour, which was Ranger led and it was amazing. Thank you Mark! (Kayak tour is not dog-friendly).There are also multiple hiking trails. We did some video for our YouTube Channel (Modern Canine Vlog)

I just love the history here its so awesome that we have preserved it so much for all to see and our children to have for the future

$10 admission (or $80 annual Passport to national parks card). Plan on 10- 20 minutes. There is a visitor center (nothing but a gift shop) & rebuilt fort (measures about 50 x 50). Maybe 3 interpretive signs. It is a Massive disappointment. Several walking trails 1/2 mile to 6 miles which are well-maintained.

Old forest setting. Recreation of camp helps you realize their situation better. Visitor staff were well educated providing us historical appreciation.

This was a fun stop on my US101 roadtrip! The fort replica was fun to explore! Kids would especially love this place!The staff at the visitor center were very helpful and guided guests. A couple of the rangers were in period costume and shared m information about the fort and the trees in the area!

Truly phenomenal. The Fort to Sea Trail is one of the best trails Ive ever been on.

Bet it would of been cool to see the fort. But it was closed due to the virus ️

The rangers are on site and informative. They have a good show and tell station. Its a relaxed setting to wander around and trails for every level.

The park was very well maintained. We went when it was not very busy which helped to make it a more enjoyable experience. The grounds were beautiful. Our kids liked the fort but we were sad there were not any presentations or tours. I know Covid is around but it was still a small let down.

This place was absolutely beautiful. Nature at its finest. Lots of trails to hike or stroll through the paved paths. Unfortunately due to Covid the visors center and stations of people telling you about the place was closed. Will be coming back with family once its opened back up.

For the history lover it is a wonderful place. The camp brings to mind how the American pioneers were a stoic bunch. No frills, just the basics required to get the job done. The park is interpretive and anyone can learn some American history which I think is important to understand today.

Overall: great history site, but not much to do.There is a $10 fee per adult and kids under 15 are free. You are able to walk into the fort and see what everything looked like, and the park rangers are well informed of the history, there is also a mile walk to see another history spot, but other than that there isnt much else and I finished it in 2 hours doing everything.

This historic place was an interesting insight into our history. The interpretive center/gift shop was fun.

The hike is a good one. It’s around a half of a mile with occasional steep grade and down hill moments. The view at the top is a great one, with a chance to stop at the Lewis and Clark Interpretation Center and the Light House at the end. It was a pretty crowded trail when I went and some parts of the trail are hard to navigate when large groups come through. It didn’t effect my experience though. Take the hike and take in some views!

One of the most magical places Ive ever been. The pictures do not do this place justice.

I enjoyed the history of this place. Nice story. Spent about an hour here.

It was very enjoyable visit to this National Park. There are many trails to walk, run, or ride bikes and the trails are maintained very well. We enjoyed the exhibition that is put as it is an informative reenactment of days of old. The host was very knowledgeable and entertaining and envolved every one in attendance. He answered many questions that were asked by those of us in attendance. Excellent.

An excellent interpretive center showcases an amazing collection of period artifacts that tell the story of the end of Lewis and Clarks journey west to map the continent for the U.S. government. A genealogy of descendents is framed and posted, too. A re-creation of the original encampment based on Lewis and Clarks famous journals is a short walk away. Daily costumes reenactments are offered during the summer months and the week after Christmas.

We love this park. My daughter loves walking to the landing and loves the fort.

Very interesting with well kept grounds. Staff was very knowledgeable.

Fascinating trip into the past. Learned some new things and loved the set-up! Great for school-aged kids who have or will be learning about Lewis and Clark.

Wonderful facility, long hikes and outdoor activities. Small museum inside the visitor center explains the history, the importance of the discoveries and cataloguing of many species of flora and fauna these two explorers contributed to.We choose to take the long hike from Fort to Sea, a 13 mile round trip, which we thoroughly enjoyed. There is lots to do for all activity levels. I didnt watch the movie but recommend it if not in a hurry.

Great setting. Nice hike through old growth forest to the fort. Was still closed on the visitors center. A shame the historic landmarks were closed when grocery stores etc were fully open.. Hope to go again later once its fully open.

The new exhibits on the oval viewing platforms on the east and west end of the Dismal Nitch Rest Area are well done. They also made them wheelchair friendly. The place has a nice view of the wide Columbia River. Washington State maintains a rest area at the same location.

Fun place. The fort is really cool. The parking lot has wheelchair access to the main entrance. Nice suvinear shop. Theater also. Enjoy the pics and vids

This place is an amazing historic site. Its very well laid out and theyve done a great job recreating the days of Lewis & Clark.

Good stop to exercise your legs. Had two people dressed in period clothing telling about trading with the natives & Lewis air gun. Walking trails to canoe launch and around fort are easy and not strenuous.

Interesting history and very knowledgeable rangers. With the miserable weather today its not hard to imagine what Lewis and Clark saw... Except without cars, shoes, and really anything else to make you comfortable.

Excellent ranger/historian presentations. Fort very detailed. Trees old, tall, gorgeous.

Any one visiting the northwest must go and see this location . Its worth your time and attention.

I really enjoyed stopping in here to see the exhibits and the replica of the Clatsop Fort that Lewis and Clark stayed in when they were here. The trail down to the canoe launch was a pretty nice walk, but on rainy days like the one we were visiting on the boardwalk portion could get a bit slippery with the wrong kinds of shoes. Also, while we were here there was a black powder rifle demonstration which was both educational and entertaining. I would recommend stopping in to check out a bit of history.

Great experience. Didnt realize how small a fort could be

Beautiful area with tons to see and do. There are multiple trails and hikes for all levels. The foliage and natural surroundings is very PNW— just stunning, lush, and green.There is a visitor center with a decent gift store and very helpful/friendly staff. You can learn about the history of the area as well as pick up souvenirs. Lots of parking and day use picnic areas. Public restroom is clean and a perfect place to make a stop!

Wonderful hike, mostly shaded which was great for us, really interesting to see the terrain shift as you go along the trail. Hug your national parks people, they are doing an incredible job of reforesting. You really get a visceral understanding of what this means for the ecosystems. So fun to walk with the cows for a bit, too! We parked a car on each end so it was 6.5 miles total with an extra .6 at the end to the beach. The visitor center is excellent with activities, information, books, and a clean bathroom to boot. Ok an update: went back for seconds in the Fort to Sea direction but was solo so I went to the underpass and back. Due to riveting conversation on the first hike I did not notice the massive switchback section...lemme just say Sea to Fort direction is a doozie. It didnt take long. It was painful then it was over. Much hotter today than the first time which felt like it added some amount of sweat to the occasion. Felt great after and I really think this is one of my all time favorite hikes, even with the doozie section.

Superb experience. You could almost feel the history. Admittedly, I am a history buff, and particularly early colonial history. This is an area rich in those experiences and opportunities. A walk through the fort was like a walk back in time, as you tried to visualize what it really was like. Take the time. Visit. Pause. Think. You wont regret it.

We just drove through to see what was there. It looks like an interesting place to check out sometime when it isnt pouring rain.

Nice huge parking lot to pull off along the Waterfront and read a bit about Lewis and Clarks expedition.

Love this place. Got some awesome photo of a deer family of mine.

Pristine trails! We started at the Fort Clatsop visitor center and took the Netul river trail down to Netul Landing. This is an easy stroll so try this one out first if you have people (or two little boys on their first outdoors adventure) who arent used to hiking. Then we took the South Slough Trail through a series of arboreal hills identifying flora and fauna (snakes! slugs! mushrooms! berries!) and made the 2 mile trek back to the fort. It wasnt easy but its not too difficult either so try it out!

Beautiful park staffed by some of the friendliest and helpful folks that you ill come across. Beautiful grounds with great attention to detail. They host lectures here as well that are always of interest and historical value. We love the trails and the ability to interact with nature. This can be a popular spot on holidays. Interpretive centre is very well laid out and offers a lot to see. Gift shop has everything for every visitor young and old. Beautiful park that is well worth your support.

Reconstruction of historic Fort Clatsop where Lewis and Clark overwintered in 1805-06.

It was very peaceful! The view is beautiful!

Cathy and I had great time listening to the information presented by the park personnel. The musket demonstration was thrilling.

Not the most noteworthy historical site, but still interesting. I had no idea this was tucked away in Seaside.

Fort Clatsop was the winter camp for Lewis and Clark. After the purchase of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the United States mounted an expedition into the west.The Lewis and Clark expedition had a couple of goals; make contact with the natives, search for the long anticipated Northwest passage ( an water route across the North American continent), and finally just to see what the US had bought.It was here after a perilous journey that the Lewis and Clark expedition spent the winter of 1806-06. We were fortunate because we visited during the Schumer/Pelosi government shutdown and while the visitors center was closed we were able to at least walk around the fort and the trails.

Really cool to see Fort Clatsop after reading Undaunted Courage. Interesting to see the whole structure put together without any metal fasteners/hinges. Cool to think about the journey those men made across the nation. Thanks for keeping history alive.

Never get tired of coming here. Easy to get to. The government shut down didnt stop us. We were able to walk around the building(without going off trail) and see the fort. You cant walk into the rooms but you can still see most of it.

Very impressive area, including historical videos with narration by Clatsop tribe. Loads of trails and peaceful solitude.

Along Columbia River on WA side, lots of history and scenery. Picture of Sun showing through smoke from CA wildfires

One of my favorite spots in the area. The trails are so beautiful

Good little stop around Astoria. Several locations make up the entire historical park. Several trails and a recreation of their winter location make this historically interesting.

Pretty unbelievable what the expedition did to prepare for the journey back. The site is well preserved, well displayed, and write informative.

We stopped here for a picnic and to enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery, I was pleasantly surprised by the artwork and the informational postings throughout the park. Even though it was a rainy day it didnt stop people from going out to enjoy this park. From people exercising to fishing.

Cool historical site with nice trails.

This National Park celebrates the adventures of Lewis & Clark, two of America’s most famous explorers. The Park offers something for everyone - videos and exhibits at the Visitor Center, hiking trails, kayaking at Neutal Landing and a replica of Fort Clapstop to experience. It is very kid friendly and brings history to life in a fun and interesting way. Free kayaking trips are offered during the summer months, but you need to plan ahead. The website is user friendly and will help you with your planning. For those who collect NP Passport stamps, this is a must stop. Stamps for several nearby sites without visitor centers can be found here. The staff is friendly and helpful. Your leashed pooch can join you on your trail walking but won’t be able to join you in the visitor center.

Not large park but worth visiting if your in the Astoria/Warrenton area. Nice picnic area nestled in a wooded are near the parking lots.

Great collection of hikes, camping sites, and history! You can discover the history of Washington/Oregon as well as enjoy the beautiful scenery. The lighthouses are great places to visit as well as the boardwalk to/past Waikiki beach detailing parts of Lewis and Clarks journey. The campgrounds are RV, tent, cabin friendly - great for the ultralight cyclist backpacker to the whole family.

What an awesome place. The rangers and staff have some great knowledge and a passion for this park

Nice park. Be sure to decide what part of the park you want to visit as its huge.

Great place with completely helpful volunteers and guides. Tons of information available, easy to get passes.

Nice trails to walk, a super handsome dog and good family fun.

Sorry I did not get pics of fort. I was amazed by the HUGE trees all around me. Well worth the time to explore with family or friends.

Thoroughly enjoyed the day out with the Love of My Life, Wendy!

Very interesting place. Lots of history and the park rangers know their stuff.

Fun and educational. Beautiful walk to the water.

Great NP. Has reconstructed fort and informative with artifacts on display center. We walked along the river trail. Enjoyed it very much. Easy walk and is part of longer trail system. Place is worth visit for walks alone.

Spent an enjoyable time at Fort Clatsop before heading to Fort Stevens. Easy to explore both in one day if you are limited on time.

This place is a very important part of the history ofAmerican culture and about what the Lewis and Clark expedition experienced

Great place. Lewis and Clark were aliens.

What a great history lesson for me and my son!

Love the enthusiastic team. Super welcoming and knowledgeable. Cant wait to visit again with kids

Watch 2 good videos at top of the hour about Lewis and Clark expedition/local Clatsop history then walk to interesting staff talks during summer season, rebuilt Fort Clatsop, exhibits. If you have additional 4-5 hours, do 13 mile Fort to Sea trail. Hike it or ask rangers about mountain biking the 13 miles like I did using alternate roads around the bike restricted switchbacks. Take 2 quarts of water because there is no water on the trail or at the beach.

Great historical site, museum, artifacts and recreated fort are very well done. Well worth a visit!

Fun hands on museum covering the Lewis and Clark exploration. At $5 it was totally worth the stop to help give perspective of the area. We spent about 45 min here and was a good break to stretch the legs.

Such a nice place for a family visit. Very educational for the young.

Great review on our history of the Lewis and Clark expedition and also the native influence including the amazing guidance of Sacagawea.

Beautiful park/site so much to see and do. I want to come back and do the trail that goes to the ocean.

I went in the off season so there werent any reenacters, but the signage is excellent and the Fort and out areas well maintained. Two excellent films in the Visitor center along with an interesting exhibit, and lovely, helpful staff.

Great Historic Location to visit alone or with company.

I must admit Im a huge fan of Lewis and Clark. This place is a sacred site, so to speak, for me. Go back in time, learn a lot about history, then appreciate the true beauty of this park. Best time to visit: summer. Allow at least half a day.

Nothing there but parking lots very disappointed

This is a super beautiful place to just getaway even if just for a bit. Such an amazing fresh and crisp scent to the air. I will definitely be back!

These areas with some old growth trees available for the public to see are always amazing.

Quiet, with lots to explore. We saw a herd of elk on our way in to visit. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Thank you guys so much for doing this for my school it was amazing!!!! We had a really really really great time thank you so much

Nice and short walk among nature and history.

I am from Louisville, Kentucky. I am obsessed with anything Lewis & Clark (don’t ask me why) but I loved learning about their expedition. This has a plethora of information and so much to learn about. I am a national park fanatic. I really enjoyed it, and if you are thinking about going here I definitely recommend it. I found it beautiful- the trails are nice and the cool river that they used to move logs. (You’ll have to see for yourself.) Please go.

The flintstock firing demonstration was really cool. There are some dog friendly hikes nearby, and lots of ways to learn about Lewis and Clask, and their Corps of Discovery expeditions.

We are National Park Service Volunteers helping to keep the Lewis & Clark Salt Works site maintained and enjoyable to visit

I was lucky enough to visit during the Art Walk they had the path from the canoe landing up to the visitors center lined with different kinds of art/performance artists. It was really cool to take in the beautiful scenery and have it enhanced by art. Definitely recommend finding out when the next Art Walk is and adding it to your calendar!

We enjoyed the museum and Visitor Center. The trails were beautiful and very informative. The Fort was a little underwhelming. I guess I was expecting more, but it was still cool. Just a beautiful place for sure.

Seaside is my favorite coastal town. So much to sea, so little time.

Very humbled to visit here, thinking back on what it must have been like when Lewis and Clark first arrived.

A beautiful national park to learn about Lewis and Clarks exploration of the northwest. Able to take a kayak journey to learn more about the history of the men and their struggles along with the Native American tribes of the area.

This place was crowded when we first came in. There are a lot of schools who take fieldtrips there. We walked around the museum first and then we paid. They have this demonstration of shooting a musket. It is pretty informative. There are many trails you can walk and thus you should be prepared to do so. The Rangers are very helpful and pleasant for the most part. You could easily spend the whole day there.

One of the best national parks and museums. Amazing replica fort surrounded by miles of well maintained trails. The museum has an informative theater and extensive catalog of data. This site also has one of the best stocked gift shops available.

Absolutely adore this park, the rangers and kinda and very knowledgeable.

We stopped at this little visitor center and explored the forts that had been rebuilt to look like the previous ones destroyed by fire. The fun part for my four year old was completing the packet for becoming a junior ranger.

Very cool historical place. Learned a lot, what sticks out the most is that Louis and Clark stole a Canoe from the Natives that had fed and helped them so much! Thieves, o well not surprised. The descendents of these immigrant explorers might not believe me but I learned it at this awesome place.

Beautiful beach, nice boardwalk. Great way to see beachfront real estate.