National Historical Park · OR, WA
The National Park Service lists 12 things to do at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. 3 have no extra fee, 12 need no reservation, and 11 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
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The Clay Pit Pond is a half mile loop primitive trail with access at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center picnic area. It is a great trail for those looking for a short but dynamic hike. The trail features a vernal pond surrounded by skunk cabbage and sedges.
15-60 Minutes Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined with a storied past.
1-4 Hours Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Visit the replica fort and visitor center to learn more about the Lewis & Clark expedition and local native culture. If you visit during our Summer or Winter programs you may even get to talk to rangers in costumes and try your hand at 19th century tasks.
1-3 Hours Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
To make salt, the Corps had to find rocks to build a furnace, wood to burn, ocean water to boil, fresh water to drink and game animals. Nearby rivers weren't salty enough, but a site 15 miles southwest of Fort Clatsop proved perfect.
5-10 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Embark on a voyage of discovery as you learn about the historical homelands of the Clatsop people, and the winter that Lewis and Clark spent in the area.
20-60 Minutes Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
The Fort To Sea Trail starts at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center then takes you up a gentle climb to the top of Clatsop Ridge, where on a clear day you can see to the Pacific Ocean.
3-6 Hours Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
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The Kwis Kwis Trail is a 3.6 miles one way trail that can be combined with the Fort to Sea to form loops. 2.7 miles - Fort to Sea west to 1st Kwis Kwis connector to Kwis Kwis to the Fort to Sea Trailhead.
1-5 Hours Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Take an easy approximately 1 mile stroll along the beautiful Netul River Trail. Watch for water birds, eagles and sometimes otters! Along the way you can learn about the history of logging and commerce along the Lewis and Clark River.
20-60 Minutes Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
It was at the base of Cape Disappointment that the Corps of Discovery achieved their principal mission of traveling across the continent to the Pacific Ocean.
2-4 Hours Spring, Summer, Fall Fee applies Pets allowed
The South Slough Trail is a three mile loop that can be accessed from the Fort to Sea Trailhead or from near the North Netul Landing that features twist and turns and steep changes in elevation among large trees and a boardwalk over the Colewort Creek…
1-3 Hours Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Start your Lewis & Clark journey where the Corps of Discovery did. Captain William Clark named the spot “that dismal little nitch.” For six stormy days, the group was trapped by fierce wind and high waves at the rocky shoreline.
5-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Middle Village - Station Camp, has interpretive panels to inform visitors on the Chinook Indian Nation history, as well as telling the story of early contact, the Corps of Discovery, and the town of McGowan.
20-30 Minutes Year-round
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Lewis and Clark. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
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