Fort Clatsop
Fort Clatsop was the encampment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the Oregon Country near the mouth of the Columbia River during the winter of 1805–1806. Head 4 mi southeast of Warrenton to reach it. First among the places near it is Fort Stevens, at 6.2 mi.
A landmark, 4 mi southeast of Warrenton
Warrenton is the nearest base
Warrenton is 4 miles northwest, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 72 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 64–68°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Fort Clatsop
Fort Clatsop was the encampment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the Oregon Country near the mouth of the Columbia River during the winter of 1805–1806. Located along the Lewis and Clark River at the north end of the Clatsop Plains approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Astoria, the fort was the last encampment of the Corps of Discovery, before embarking on their return trip east to St. Louis.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop before returning east to St. Louis in the spring of 1806. It took just over three weeks for the Expedition to build the fort, and it served as their camp from December 8, 1805 until their departure on March 23, 1806.
- Type
- Landmark
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 19K a year
Bases for Fort Clatsop
Lodging nearby is in Seaside (52) and Astoria (29).
- 1Fort Stevens
- 2Astoria Column
- 3Tillamook Rock Light
- 4Lewis and Clark
- 5Cape Disappointment
- 6Ecola
- 7Fort Columbia
Seaside
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
7,092 people · 24% vacation homes
10 mi south of Fort Clatsop
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Clatsop | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside 24% vacation homes | 10 mi south | 15 min | 52 31 hotels · 5 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 7,092 | $460K | D |
| Astoria | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 29 17 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,838 | $445K | C− |
| Warrenton | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 11 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 6,312 | $416K | D |
| Cannon Beach 60% vacation homes | 17 mi south | 25 min | 37 15 hotels · 2 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,512 | $823K | — |
| Long Beach 40% vacation homes | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 33 11 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 8 RV parks | 1,769 | $363K | B+ |
| Ilwaco | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 19 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 1,112 | $370K | — |
| Gearhart 42% vacation homes | 7 mi south | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 1,861 | $688K | — |
| Ocean Park 35% vacation homes | 26 mi north | 40 min | 16 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,122 | $351K | — |
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Other places close by
Pair a visit with these, within 69 miles.
16 mi LandmarkFort Stevens
24 mi LandmarkAstoria Column
315 mi LighthouseTillamook Rock Light
4in town National Historical ParkLewis and Clark National Historical Park244K visitors a year
514 mi State parkCape Disappointment State Park
615 mi State parkEcola State Park
79 mi State parkFort Columbia State Park
68 mi City parkForest ParkPhoto credits
Fort Stevens: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Attribution · Astoria Column: The original uploader was Decumanus at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tillamook Rock Light: Jwyoung, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lewis and Clark National Historical Park: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Cape Disappointment State Park: Adbar, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ecola State Park: Brmuchim (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Columbia State Park: Werewombat, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Forest Park: EncMstr, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A visit to Fort Clatsop: questions
What town is Fort Clatsop near?
Warrenton, OR, about 4 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Fort Clatsop?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 64–68°.
How far is Fort Clatsop from Portland?
About 72 miles southeast of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fort Clatsop?
Portland (PDX), about 72 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fort Clatsop?
Seaside (10 mi, 52 places to stay), Astoria (5 mi, 29 places to stay) and Warrenton (4 mi, 11 places to stay).
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