Rate Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
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About this location:
National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and Replica
Winter Hours: September 5, 2017 through June 24, 2018 Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Christmas Day
Standard Hours
- Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
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- Christmas Day:
- Closed
Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and Replica (Summer)
Summer Hours: June 25, 2018 Through September 3, 2018 Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Netul Landing and Fort to Sea Trailhead Open daylight hours year round Middle Village/Station Camp Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fort to Sea Trailhead and Surrounding Trails Open daylight hours year round Salt Works Open daylight hours year round
Standard Hours
- Sunday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Monday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Middle Village/Station Camp
Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
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- Christmas Day:
- Closed
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $5.00 – Lewis & Clark Entrance Fee
Entrance Fees 16 and older – $5 per person – good for 7 days 15 and younger – free
Entrance Passes:
- $20.00 – Annual Lewis and Clark NHP Pass
A $20 Lewis and Clark NHP annual park pass covers entrance fee for the pass holder and three other adults in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle.
- $35.00 – Oregon Coast Annual Pass
12 month carload pass for Federal and State Parks along Highway 101 in Oregon.
- $10.00 – Oregon Coast Five Day Pass
Five day carload pass for Federal and State Parks along Highway 101 in Oregon.
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Entrance Fees 16 and older – $5 per person – good for 7 days 15 and younger – free
A $20 Lewis and Clark NHP annual park pass covers entrance fee for the pass holder and three other adults in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle.
12 month carload pass for Federal and State Parks along Highway 101 in Oregon.
Five day carload pass for Federal and State Parks along Highway 101 in Oregon.
Your Adventure in History
Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America’s most famous explorers. The park encompasses sites along the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast. Follow in the footsteps of the explorers and have an adventure in history.
Directions
From Portland: Take Highway 26 West to Seaside. Go north on Highway 101 through Seaside. Turn right at the stop light on SE Ensign Lane. Continue to drive about one mile, turn right onto Fort Clatsop Road, the entrance will be on your left.
Weather
During the 106 days the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1806 it rained all but 12 days and they saw the sun 6 times. While we are usually not so dreary, but we do see an average of 70 inches of rain a year and we are the foggiest location in the Lower 48 states. Summer months are usually nice with days ranging from 55-70 degrees. Winters are wet and mild, usually 40-55 degrees.
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