Fort Stevens
Fort Stevens was an American military installation that guarded the mouth of the Columbia River in the state of Oregon. It lies 3 mi northwest of Warrenton. This is a site of the United States Army.
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A landmark, 3 mi northwest of Warrenton
Warrenton is the nearest base
Warrenton is 3 miles southeast, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 78 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1863
Fort Stevens dates from 1863 and is run by United States Army. About ↓
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.
The weather by month
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Fort Stevens
Fort Stevens was an American military installation that guarded the mouth of the Columbia River in the state of Oregon. Built near the end of the American Civil War, it was named for Civil War general and former Washington Territory governor Isaac I. Stevens. The fort was an active military reservation from 1863–1947. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today the site is an Oregon state park just northwest of Warrenton.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1863
- Run by
- United States Army
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1971)
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Fort Stevens
The closest lodging is in Astoria (29) and Seaside (52).
- 1Fort Clatsop
- 2Tillamook Rock Light
- 3Astoria Column
- 4Cape Disappointment
- 5Fort Columbia
- 6Lewis and Clark
- 7Ecola
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Stevens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria | 7 mi east | 10 min | 29 17 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,838 | $445K | C− |
| Seaside 24% vacation homes | 15 mi south | 20 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 |
| Long Beach 40% vacation homes | 12 mi north | 20 min | 33 11 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 8 RV parks | 1,769 | $363K | B+ |
| Ilwaco | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 19 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 1,112 | $370K | — |
| Warrenton | 3 mi southeast | 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 | 22 mi south | 35 min | 37 15 hotels · 2 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,512 | $823K | — |
| Gearhart 42% vacation homes | 12 mi south | 20 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 1,861 | $688K | — |
| Ocean Park 35% vacation homes | 21 mi north | 30 min | 16 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,122 | $351K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Pair a visit with these, within 55 miles.
16 mi LandmarkFort Clatsop
218 mi LighthouseTillamook Rock Light
37 mi LandmarkAstoria Column
48 mi State parkCape Disappointment State Park
55 mi State parkFort Columbia State Park
66 mi National Historical ParkLewis and Clark National Historical Park244K visitors a year
719 mi State parkEcola State Park
55 mi MuseumTillamook Air MuseumPhoto credits
Fort Clatsop: Glenn Scofield Williams from USA, CC BY 2.0 · Tillamook Rock Light: Jwyoung, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Astoria Column: The original uploader was Decumanus at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cape Disappointment State Park: Adbar, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Columbia State Park: Werewombat, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lewis and Clark National Historical Park: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Ecola State Park: Brmuchim (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tillamook Air Museum: Semifamous at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Know before you visit Fort Stevens
What town is Fort Stevens near?
Warrenton, OR, about 3 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Fort Stevens?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 64–68°.
How far is Fort Stevens from Portland?
About 78 miles southeast of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fort Stevens?
Olympia Regional (OLM), about 73 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 78 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Stevens?
Astoria (7 mi, 29 places to stay), Seaside (15 mi, 52 places to stay) and Long Beach (12 mi, 33 places to stay).
What locals in Warrenton say
There are no tips yet, so start one in Warrenton’s Town Square.
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