Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
OR,WA

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Hours

Hours vary by day

Entrance Fee

$10.00

Entrance - Per Person

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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site at a glance

Best time
June–September
Trip length
1 day
Don't miss
Self-Guided Tour: The Spruce Mill Trail
Nearby city
Vancouver, WA

Explore this park

About Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier fur trading post, to a powerful military legacy, the magic of flight, and the origin of the American Pacific Northwest, history is shared at four unique sites. Discover stories of transition, settlement, conflict, and community.

No current NPS alerts

The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.

Source: National Park Service (as of Oct 31, 2026). Official Fort Vancouver National Historic Site page on nps.gov

Weather Information

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is located in a mild, temperate climate. However, in the case of severe weather, park alerts posted on the park's website will provide information about emergency closures.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person

$10.00

Day use/entrance fees are required for visitors ages 16 and up to access reconstructed Fort Vancouver. Federal Interagency Passes are accepted. There is no day use/entrance fee for visitors accessing the Visitor Center, Pearson Air Museum, the Barclay House, and McLoughlin House.

Operating Hours

Vancouver, Washington

Standard operating hours for Vancouver, Washington facilities are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Wednesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Thursday9:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Friday9:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Saturday9:00AM - 4:00PM
  • SundayClosed

Oregon City, Oregon

The Oregon City, Oregon facilities are open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. With the exception of its winter seasonal closure.

  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
  • SundayClosed

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park

$35.00

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site offers an annual pass that covers entrance fees for 4 visitors ages 16 and up. Visitors ages 15 and under are free. This pass can be purchased at the gates of Fort Vancouver or at Recreation.gov.

Common questions

Planning Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.

Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.