ABOUT FORT STEVENS STATE PARK: We had never been to this area before. Fort Stevens State Park in Hammond, Oregon not far from Astoria, was a former military reservation, protecting this vulnerable area from the Civil War through World War 2. It is located with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Columbia River along its north boundary. The Columbia is a very large river which serves as a major trade route and travels to the Port in Portland. You can view the big ships from the Park as they enter the turbulent waters heading east. There are many excellent biking trails within the large Park. You can roam the beaches, swim, and boat. Fishing is popular. There is much to see and do just within the Park, and even more awaits you in Astoria to the east or the beach towns to the south. We would stay here again.
The State Park has 15 different camping loops which house a total of 496 campsites (a few of them for Yurts, Cabins, and Tents). Some campsites are full hook-ups; most are electric and water hook-ups. There is a large dump station. Other amenities include showers, restrooms, parking, a ranger station and information kiosk, firewood, amphitheater, playground, hiking trails, picnic tables, firepits, and recycling center. Fees were $208 for five nights. Most campsites were adequate in length and width and had enough space on both sides, also. Many were nicely tree’d. Check-in time was 4 p.m. (it was off-season and they were allowing people to check in early). Check-out time was 1 p.m. Over a weekend in April the Park was completely booked.
Fort Stevens State Park: address 100 Peter Iredale Blvd., Hammond, OR 97121; phone number (503) 861-3170; reservations www.reserveamerica.com or 1-800-452-5687; Oregon Information Center website www.oregonstateparks.org or 1-800-551-6949.
- 2022 – 04/26-05/01