When we lived in Oregon we would come here every year for the Crab Festival!  Fort Stevens has something for everyone.  The campground is clean, easy to access, and has a lot of room for everyone.  Please make sure to make reservations early if there are events around as they fill up super fast.  Fort Stevens was once the primary military defense installation.  The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II. Today, Fort Stevens has grown into a 4,300-acre park offering an exploration of history, nature, and many recreational opportunities. The park also has a network of paved bicycle trails and hiking trails that allow for exploring a variety of habitats.  One of my favorite places to visit is the wreck of the Peter Iredale. There is beach access and you can see the wreckage of the Peter Iredale– which ran aground in 1906. Parts of the hull are still visible, showing just how dangerous the Columbia River Bar is.