Fort Columbia State Park

A turn-of-the-century army fort with its wooden officer buildings still standing, set on a wooded hill over the river. Walk the gun batteries, peek into the small interpretive centre in season and take in the view of the Astoria-Megler Bridge. Few visitors bother with it, so it stays quiet.

Good to know

• Washington state parks need a Discover Pass for day use
• Check the interpretive centre season before you go
• The batteries are a short, steep walk from the car park

Best time

Morning, before the coastal fog burns off

Open

Grounds open daily; interpretive centre seasonal

Getting there

Sealed road off US-101, small car park

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Picnic tables
• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.