Plan your visit to Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Park Highlights

Step into the Fort Clatsop replica at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, and you'll get a real sense of what the Corps of Discovery experienced more than 200 years ago. During peak visitor season rangers in buckskins offer demonstrations such as flintlock gun shooting, hide tanning, and candle making.

Check out the historic canoe landing and consider doing a hike on one of the nearby trails. If it starts to rain, take a break inside the Visitor Center. Inside you'll find informative films, displays, and a bookstore with Lewis and Clark related books, media and other high quality merchandise.

Don't forget to ask to become a Junior Ranger! The activity book is free and loads of fun. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park also hosts a number of free lectures and other special events throughout the year.

Top Ten Tips

The top ten tips for visitors planning a trip to Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
Hours & Seasons

Operating hours and seasons for for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
Fees & Passes

Fees & Passes
Maps & Directions

How to get to Fort Clatsop and other park units.
Places to Go

Information about all the units of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
Things to Do

At the park or on on the trails, self guided or ranger led, there are plenty of options for your visit.
Permits & Reservations

Permits & Reservations
Alerts & Conditions

Check here for trail closures, road closures, late openings and other park related alerts.
Weather

The climate of Fort Clatsop is continually mild and wet with annual precipitation averaging 70 inches. Check here for weather updates.
Fort Clatsop Bookstore

You'll find books about history surrounding the Lewis and Clark Expedition, art, music, videos, 19th century theme items for kids as well.
Contact Us

If there is anything you can't find easily on the website, feel free to call or e-mail our staff.