Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

Large grass field with flower bushes, and a view of the ocean at Fort Columbia State Park.
Fort remains at Fort Columbia State Park.
The entrance sign of Fort Columbia State Park.
Remains from a fort at Fort Columbia State Park.
View of the vacation rentals with the ocean in the background.

Fort Columbia State Park

475 State Route 101, Chinook, WA 98614

Fort Columbia State Park is considered one of the most intact historic coastal defense sites in the U.S. In addition to its historical significance, the area offers bird watching, miles of forested hiking trails and secluded beaches.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires not Allowed
  • Horses not Allowed

Fires are not permitted at anytime.

Wildlife, plants and all other park buildings, signs, tables and other structures are protected; removal or damage of any kind is prohibited. 

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Bird Watching

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

Interpretive and Visitor Centers

Amenities

Automated Pay Station

Accessible Restrooms

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Wi-Fi

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

Parking

Interpretive Opportunities

Hiking Trails

Park features

Forest

Mountain View

Ocean Beach

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Sandy Beach

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires not Allowed
  • Horses not Allowed

Fires are not permitted at anytime.

Wildlife, plants and all other park buildings, signs, tables and other structures are protected; removal or damage of any kind is prohibited. 

Map & visitor guide

46.26070786, -123.9184647

Picnic and day use facilities

The park has unsheltered picnic tables, available first come, first served.

Vacation houses

Fort Columbia features two historic vacation houses for overnight stays.

Interpretive opportunities

The park offers a self-guided interpretive historic walk with information on various fort features and site history. Interpretive panels near the gun batteries include historic photos and blueprints.

The Interpretive Center focuses on Fort Columbia’s history, including the topics of early exploration, fur trade and westward settlement. The Fort Columbia Interpretive Center is open daily July 1 - Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Commanding Officer’s Historic House is filled with era-appropriate furnishings and provides interpretation on the history related to the former house occupants. The house is currently closed.