Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $10 · per person
- Phone
- 3608166230
- Address
- 1501 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661
About Fort Vancouver
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.
Hours
Vancouver, Washington
Standard operating hours for Vancouver, Washington facilities are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Winter Season Closure, Dec 21 to Jan 5, 2027: Closed
- Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, Dec 24 to Dec 25, 2026: Closed
- New Year's Eve & New Year's Day, Dec 31 to Jan 1, 2027: Closed
Oregon City, Oregon
The Oregon City, Oregon facilities are open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. With the exception of its winter seasonal closure.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Changes to these hours
- Annual Winter Closure, Dec 3 to Feb 16, 2027: Closed
Entrance fees
| Per Person | $10 | Day use/entrance fees are required for visitors ages 16 and up to access reconstructed Fort Vancouver. Federal Interagency Passes are accepted. There is no day use/entrance fee for visitors accessing the Visitor Center, Pearson Air Museum, the Barclay House, and McLoughlin House. |
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An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) and head east. Turn south onto Fort Vancouver Way. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. From I-205, go west on Highway 14 about six miles, then take I-5 north. From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) and head east. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center.
Weather
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is located in a mild, temperate climate. However, in the case of severe weather, park alerts posted on the park's website will provide information about emergency closures.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Biking, Bookstore and Park Store, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Playground, Reenactments, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Fort Vancouver ↗