Lewis and Clark National Historical Park: Alerts, Map, Weather & Trailie Planner

About Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers. The park encompasses sites along the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast. Follow in the footsteps of the explorers and have an adventure in history.

No current NPS alerts

The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 1, 2026). Official Lewis and Clark National Historical Park page on nps.gov

Weather Information

We see an average of 70 inches of rain a year and we are the foggiest location in the Lower 48 states.

Summer
months are usually nice with days ranging from 55-70 degrees.
Winter
are wet and mild, usually 40-55 degrees.

During the 106 days the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1806 it rained all but 12 days and they saw the sun 6 times. While we are usually not so dreary make sure to prepare for rain or shine.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person

$10.00

Entrance fees are collected at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center.

Operating Hours

Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and Replica (Winter)

Winter Hours: Begin the day after Labor Day Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park

$35.00

The Annual Oregon Coast Passport covers entry, vehicle parking, and day use fees at all federal fee sites along the Oregon Coast. Valid for 12 months.

Planning Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Permits for live updates.

TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Ranger-Guided Tours and Lewis and Clark River Paddle Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.