Fort Stevens State Park in Warrenton, OR is a clean and well maintained park for all levels of camping from tents to large RV’s. They even have Yurts, many which are pet friendly. There are many miles of hiking/biking trails through forest and beaches. The old fort is fun to visit . For those wanting to explore further, there is Astoria to the north and Seadide and Cannon Beach to the south. I highly recommend a visit.
This campground is big, and very popular. Make sure to make reservations as campground was full at the end of August. There are several trails and you can walk to the beach. The campsite we had was nice sized. There is an old fort here and an old shipwreck that was neat to see. Restrooms and showers available, and they were nice. Just a short drive to Astoria, Oregon. Probably my second favorite campground on our vacation.
We go every year with a large group and stay at the yurts! They have great kid's programs, playground and easy biking! You can chose the lake or the beach to spend your day or check out the battery!
We brought the kids and expected to listen to their complaints the whole time, but they were intrigued by everything!
The Peter Iredale Shipwreck was the main selling point for deciding to stay at Fort Stevens State Park in northern Oregon. I am a photographer, and as part of our road trip from Southern California to Vancouver Island, BC, I wanted to make a pit stop to see the shipwreck. Given our route and timeline, it worked out to spend the night at Fort Stevens State Park.
The campsites were small, but nice. I always look at campsite photos before choosing a site, and I found one that was pretty secluded with shrubbery and trees, for privacy. We arrived so late we didn’t bother cooking, and just at chips and salsa with some margaritas - however, there was a fire ring and a picnic table.
The campground had wonderful hot PRIVATE showers, all in their own little individual, lockable space. The showers were nice and clean, and no coins were needed!!!
The Peter Iredale shipwreck is certainly a tourist magnet, but still very cool to see. The fort itself was very interesting to roam around and explore - great for adventures and history lovers alike!
There were a lot of mosquitos, but that’s just mother nature doing her thing.
Overall - good experience!
CAMPSITE SPECS
Fees: $22/night
Plumbed Toilets: Yes
Water: Yes
Showers: Yes (no coins needed)
Picnic Table: Yes
Firepit: Yes
Cooking Grates: Yes
Shade: Yes
Cell Service: Limited
Animal Bins: No
Hiking,biking,fishing, boating, crabbing, clamming, and just plain relaxing in beautiful country at its finest.
Military Family so Fort Stevens was definitely on our list as we travel to Oregons State Parks!
This park is huge compared to most of Oregons State Parks, it is also one of the most popular. So be sure to book months in advance if you plan on visiting during peak season.
The campsites were spacious, the playground was nice and there are many hike/bike trails to explore. The shipwreck on the beach was pretty cool and the Fort/ Military Museum was Amazing!
Located near Seaside with its aquarium and Astoria home of the Goonies, there is plenty to see and do!
The only downside to this park was the Hoards of Mosquitoes we encountered in the campground, so be sure to bring lots of bug spray!
so much to see and do. start by bikeing to the beach ti see a old ship wreck,ay in the sand and waterr. fish in the nearby lake or run the trail around it.
AAstoria is close by ti clumv up the column for a spectacular view of the Culumbia river abd the Pacific Ocean. visit local brewpubs or hike to a waterfall. then back to camp for camping and smores!
There is sooo much to do in this area! It’s rich with history and we could have easily spent another week touring around. The Martime Museum is up the road.
I honestly love camping here! All spots are great, even with our lovely OR rainy weather! lots of bike trails, they also have Yurts available to glamp in.😁 close bike ride to the beach with some awesome views and a big rusted ship!
Huge campground, the sites are very tight without any privacy. Lots to see and do though. Bring the bug spray if you spend any time at your campsite. The beach and trails are what you are there for
Amazing biking and hiking trails
Kayaking out off the jetty
Super big campground and close proximity to the actual forts
Highly suggest! Close to Astoria, which is an awesome town. We went to Peter Iredale which was very cool. We saw elk on the beach while on the lookout tower. The campground was very nice. Generators were a little bit of a nuisance, but we could deal with them. There are showers. The bathrooms were very clean and well kept. Beware of the raccoons! But it was close to everything!
Amazing state park with a plethora of views and sites to see! Amazing ocean views, wonderful dense woods, old forts and close to town(s) for supplies and restaurants. We stayed in a yurt for 2 nights and can't wait to go back and do it again! Next time we're going for a week! Amazing staff and facilities too!
This is a great campground with a lot of sites. Visiting the Iredale shipwreck especially at sunset is beautiful. Also visiting the forts and cannons are fun. Bring mosquito repellent!
This is one of the campgrounds that I call a driveway campground, since all of the spots are basically paved parallel driveways with some trees in-between. This also happens to be a huge campground, with several different loops and probably hundreds of spots. That said, there’s so much to do both within the campground as well as the surrounding area. Kids are biking everywhere, there’s a swimming area, lots of ranger programs, playgrounds and of course the beach (with its very own shipwreck skeleton). Overall a great place to come stay if you’re not looking for too much privacy but still want some trees and greenery near the Oregon beach.
Pros: Lots to do, especially for kids, including the beach.
Cons: Fills up quickly. Book in advance online as soon as you can.
Every year growing up, my family and i would come here during the summer for a week at a time. There are so many bike trails around the park and that go to the battery ruins. The beach is either a short drive or bike ride away. This is probably the largest state park I've stayed at. Also, the Peter Iredale shipwreck on the beach has always been one if my favorites, it makes for excellant pictures, especially at sunset if you are into photography.
We car camped here in mid-February. The park is extensive - ranging from large stretches of beach - to a fascinating fort. Lots of trails and bike paths. Warrenton is close by, which was convenient when we got hungry. A quiet, peaceful atmosphere.
Fort Stevens was a relatively open site that was close to the ocean. This is something that I was very happy about. Before we got to the site we had a great chat with the park rangers as they were advising us on if there was an earthquake or tsunami and where all the exit points were. "Run" was pretty much the advice
As I say, the camp ground was pretty quiet even though the spots were open and not very private. It had all the basic amenities that you would want from a state park and it was cheap... being on the bicycle
The staff was incredibly friendly. Clean facilities, huge spots, and lots of great trails
The park is great for having bike trails and being close to the beach and fort but can be pretty busy in peak time. While your close to the ocean your not close enough to hear. Your likely to have a lot of neighbors close in and sound travels. Overall a nicely maintained park and if you do car camping or have an RV it's probably a good spot but if your looking for a little more roughing it probably not the spot.
Fort Stevens is arguably the busiest campground in Oregon. If you go in the middle of the week in January you pretty much have the place to yourself. The deluxe cabins are the place to be in the middle of a windstorm, with four heaters to keep you warm, and a large dry front porch to take your boots off on. Our cabin faced the trees, so it was like a private cabin in the woods near the beach. The fridge was almost full sized, and easily held our meals for the week. Bring lots of pillows and cuddly bedding and snuggle down after a long day of beach combing and storm watching.
I had the greatest time at this campground. There is so much to do here from hiking, biking, swimming and Geocaching. We took our bikes and visited a lot of caches this way.
Then one of the days we spent at the lake swimming and just enjoying ourselves.
The camp has very cleang bathrooms and showers.
Playing on the beach with kites and the shipwreck of Peter Iredale. We had the best vacation ever.
Campground isn't the greatest, however the amount of activities to do within a 10 miles radius of the campsite is amazing! You have hiking trails, bike trails, the beach, and for those wanting to drive a little, you have Astoria and Seaside all within about a 15 minute drive. So even though I wish the campgrounds were better, everything else more than makes up for it!
This is a huge campground basically at the beach. Plenty to do, like hikes, swimming, the beach, and playgrounds. The sites themselves aren't great, though. Too small and not enough space and greenery between them to offer any privacy. There's also quite a few that back right up to roads. I'd go again, but mostly for the area and things to do at the campground rather than the camp sites.
This is a well Run Campground albeit fairly wide open and not very foresty. There is a breakfast served on certain days of the week which is not too bad for a little cost as well as a stage for community entertainment such as karaoke.
My visit here was unplanned. I'm very glad I camped here. The main trails are paved and perferect for biking down to the beach! There is a very old shup wreck on the beach and the sunsets seen through it are perfect.
At the camp sites there are places to park your rv, camp tent, yerts, small cabins, and many more camping options! The staff is very friendly! There is running water for a nice shower and clean bathrooms! They even deliver wood to your camping spot for a small fee! Beautifully forested area makes this place an ideal camp ground. If you forgot something don't worry they have a convenient shoping spot in the center of the camp grounds.
We stayed in sites 266 and 267 (loop G) on August 6th 2015. This campground and park is awesome! The complex is huge, and would be a very fun place to have a bike. We visited the beach and the wreck of the Peter Iredale, but didn't make it to the fort- more than one night is definitely a good idea! Our sites were right near the centrally-located showers (but not too near), which were hot, and free! Always a fabulous feeling after almost 2 weeks on the road with limited shower options. My only real complaint is that the sites are packed in pretty close together (which isn't my favorite). There was a large youth group staying in the same loop who had decided to use our campsites for a pinata, and had to be asked to move when we arrived. Their behavior certainly isn't a reflection on the park, but slightly larger campsites may have prevented them from feeling the need to take over our space.
Fort Stevens is ,I think, the largest state campground west of the Mississippi River. I love the evergreen canopy, the wind in the branches, the shipwreck of the Peter Iredale, and the miles of protected bicycle paths. (Paved) If you get a chance, experience a night in a yurt. It is a great way to have a camping experience without the pain if sleeping on the ground. One of my favorite Oregon state campgrounds. Happy camping
Stayed here while attending the 30th Annual Goonies Festival. Oh my goodness what a great campground! Free hot showers and ice at the ranger station! You don't get that in Washington unfortunately. It was a welcome change to not to have change for the showers. While you can't access the beach easily by walking, once you get the beach it is amazing. An amazing spot to watch the sunset.
