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Fort Columbia State Park

Located near the Long Beach Peninsula and a four-mile long bridge to Astoria, Ore., Fort Columbia State Park sits in a secluded area overlooking the Columbia River. The park has wooded hiking trails, historical buildings, bunkers and a museum. A short drive leads to charming towns, breezy coastal dunes and saltwater marshes on the peninsula.



  Steward's House

Exterior photo of porch and front of historic Steward's House

Situated on the highest point at the fort, the Steward's House offers a spectacular view of the Columbia River from a broad open porch. The cozy two-story building, fully refurbished and updated, has retained its lovely original features. Adding to the old-time charm of the building are polished hardwood floors, wooden stairs leading to two bedrooms with queen-size beds and quilted covers, a living room with pressed-tin ceilings, an antique wood stove (converted to propane) and an antique claw-footed bathtub. The living room has a TV and VCR, and the country-style kitchen and dining area has modern appliances.



Interior photo of wood stove, loveseat and stairs in the background

Park Location: near Chinook.
Capacity: four guests.
Features: two bedrooms; upstairs bath; kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, dining and cooking utensils; dining room; cozy period-furnished living room with cable TV; linens.



2009 Rates:
April 1 – Oct. 31: $170 nightly (plus tax)
Nov. 1 – March 31: $127 (plus tax) Mondays – Thursdays
$153 (plus tax) Fridays – Sundays
Reservations:
  • Call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688), or
    Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at (800) 833-6388.
  • Reservable up to nine months in advance.
  • Two-night minimum stay required (three nights during holidays).
  • An $8.50 non-refundable reservation fee applies.
  • If a reservation is changed or cancelled, fees may change as well.


Notes:
  • The Steward & Scarborough houses may be rented together.
  • The interpretive center is open and park tours are available May through September.
  • Smoking and pets are not allowed in vacation houses.



  Scarborough House

Bedroom with wood vanity and quilt on bed.

Built in 1902, Scarborough House has ample space, with five rooms that comfortably accommodate up to 12 people. Sleeping accommodations include one room with two queen-size beds, one room with one queen, one room with two twin beds, and one room with one twin. In addition, the spacious living room has three full-size futons, plush couches and cable TV with VCR. The living room opens onto a large porch that faces an old-growth forest. The dining room is stately, and a modern, tiled kitchen offers a comfortable place to cook up culinary delights.



Living room with couch, coffee table and curtained windows.

Park Location: near Chinook.
Capacity: 12 guests.
Features: five sleeping rooms; two bathrooms; kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, dining and cooking utensils; dining room; cozy living room with couches and futons; large screen cable TV; linens.

2009 Rates:
April 1 – Oct. 31: $276 nightly (plus tax)
Nov. 1 – March 31: $207 (plus tax) Mondays – Thursdays
$248 (plus tax) Fridays – Sundays


Exterior photo of yellow building with porch. Reservations:
  • Call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688), or
    Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at (800) 833-6388.
  • Reservable up to nine months in advance.
  • Two-night minimum stay required (three nights during holidays).
  • An $8.50 non-refundable reservation fee applies.
  • If a reservation is changed or cancelled, fees may change as well.

Notes:
  • The Steward & Scarborough houses may be rented together.
  • The interpretive center is open and park tours are available May through September.
  • Smoking and pets are not allowed in vacation houses.







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