Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
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.
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Driving times from Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Entrance fees are collected at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center.
Hours
Fort Clatsop Visitor Center and Replica (Winter)
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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. Winters 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Lewis and Clark National Historical Park?
- Entrance to Lewis and Clark National Historical Park starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Fishing, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Gathering and Foraging.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (1 h 54 min), Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (3 h 23 min), Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (3 h 24 min), Mount Rainier National Park (3 h 50 min), Olympic National Park (4 h 16 min), Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (4 h 46 min).