About Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens State Park is one of the nation’s largest public campgrounds and marks the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. The fort saw service from the Civil War to World War II. Today, Fort Stevens is a 4,300-acre park offering camping, a freshwater lake, trails, wildlife viewing, and the Peter Iredale shipwreck. The park also includes the historic military area.
Project
Upgrades are needed for the aging infrastructure in the campground. Work will include:
- Updating the utility services in several campground loops.
- Electrical
- Water
- Wastewater utilities
- Replacing a 1955 restroom and shower in C loop.
- Paving upgrades.
- Replace the Peter Iredale day-use restrooms.
Short-term visitor impact
Fort Stevens will close campground loops L, M, N and O as well as cabins and yurts and the South Lake restroom Oct. 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 for wastewater upgrades, electrical upgrades, paving work, water system upgrades and a new restroom building. All other campsites and day-use areas will remain open.
Milestones
- Replaced the Peter Iredale day-use restrooms.
- Early conceptual design completed.
- Initial project cost estimates completed.
Next steps
- Schematic design.
- Detailed project cost estimates.
The current general obligation bond estimate is $6-8 million.
Last updated Aug. 2024. Additional updates as information becomes available.