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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site · OR,WA
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.
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Partial Road Closures 8/29-8/30
Part of E Evergreen Blvd will be closed from Saturday (8/29) 7 am - Sunday (8/30) 6 pm. The closure will extend from east of the Fort Vancouver roundabout to just before the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center parking lot. Part of E 5th St will be closed Saturday (8/29) 4 pm - 8 pm and Sunday (8/30) 7 am - 2 pm.
Entrance Fees
A day use/entrance fee is required to access reconstructed Fort Vancouver for everyone 16 years of age or older. The Visitor Center, Pearson Air Museum, Barclay House, and McLoughlin House do not require a day use/entrance fee.
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.
Upcoming Events
BARK Ranger Led Tour
Sep 12, 2026
Things to Do
At-Home Archaeology and Museum Activities for Kids
Learn about archaeology and museums at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with these fun activities for kids!
Become a Junior Ranger at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Collect them all! Earn three Junior Ranger badges at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
Bicycling at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Ride through many layers of history by bringing your bike to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site!
Birdwatching at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
In the midst of urban Vancouver, Washington, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, with its open green spaces and trees, is a great place to watch birds!
Bring Your Dog to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site offers several trails for dog walking, and a summer Bark Ranger program designed for visitors and their dogs.
Experience the Fort Vancouver Kitchen
At the reconstructed Fort Vancouver, you can watch a cooking demonstration from the 1840s in the fort's Kitchen!
Level 1 Trails at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Learn about Level 1 walking trails at Fort Vancouver. Level 1 trails are wheelchair-accessible and can be walked in 15 minutes with minimal elevation change.
Level 2 Trails at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Learn about Level 2 walking trails at Fort Vancouver. Level 2 trails are wheelchair-accessible and can be walked in under 30 minutes with an elevation change of less than 20 feet.
Level 3 Trails at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Learn about Level 3 walking trails at Fort Vancouver. Level 3 trails and routes can be walked in 90 minutes with an elevation change of up to 50 feet.
Picnicking at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Enjoy a picnic on the grounds of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. There are several picnic areas in the park, which are open from dawn to dusk.
Play at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
From our ample green spaces to our sunny meadows, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is the perfect place to play!
Self-Guided Tour: The Spruce Mill Trail
The Spruce Mill Trail is a Level 1 trail that connects two of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site's most iconic attractions: the reconstructed Fort Vancouver and Pearson Air Museum. Along the way, metal markers indicate spots where you can learn more about the World War I-era history of this area with the information in this self-guided tour!
The Park Prescription Program at Fort Vancouver
Discover history and improve your health by walking Fort Vancouver National Historic Site's many trails!
Visit Fort Vancouver
Discover the fascinating history of the fur trade in the Pacific Northwest at Fort Vancouver!
Visit Pearson Air Museum
Visit Pearson Air Museum and discover the history of aviation in Vancouver, Washington!
Visit the Fort Vancouver Garden
Take a walk through a piece of Fort Vancouver's history! With a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, catch a glimpse of what used to feed the employees of this fur trade fort.
Visit the Fort Vancouver Village
Learn about the working class of Fort Vancouver by taking a scenic walk to the Fort Vancouver Village.
Visit the Japanese Castaways' Memorial
Near the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, remember three Japanese castaways who arrived at the Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Vancouver in the 1830s.
Watch a Blacksmith Work at Fort Vancouver
At Fort Vancouver, you can watch a blacksmith work, just as they would have in the 1800s.
Watch the Sunrise and Sunset at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Welcome a new day or relax at the end of a long day by watching the sunrise or sunset at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
Women of the McLoughlin House (Self-Guided Outside Tour)
This short, self-guided walking tour of the McLoughlin House Unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, located in Oregon City, Oregon, takes you to four different landmarks and offers an overview of the women who lived in these homes and worked to preserve them.
Visitor Centers
- Fort Vancouver Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.