Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Lewis and Clark National Historical Park adventure.
Live the expedition experience at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. It stands where the Corps of Discovery spent the winter of 1805-1806. Today, you can explore the fort and grounds and imagine how these legendary explorers lived.
Your first stop? The replica of Fort Clatsop. The NPS constructed the fort based on drawings in Clark's original journals. Check out a bedroom and explore the parade grounds. If you come early, you can watch the raising of the 15-star flag.
The park excels at historic demonstrations. Watch rangers shoot a black powder musket, make candles, or tan a hide. If you're lucky, catch rangers boiling seawater down to salt—just as the expedition did. Things quiet down in the winter, but you can download an audio tour.
History buffs shouldn't miss the Netul Landing, where Lewis and Clark landed their canoes. Today, you can follow their route in a kayak or canoe. In the summer, rangers lead fantastic guided paddles. Would you rather hoof it? Head to the park's trails and pretend you're one of the explorers. For an in-depth experience, join a ranger-guided hike on the Netul Trail.
Nearby, you'll find RV and tent camping at Fort Stevens State Park and Cape Disappointment.