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The garden at the reconstructed Fort Vancouver showcases the many plants that were grown at the historic Fort Vancouver.

Black Powder Demonstrations at Fort Vancouver NHS

The military history at Vancouver Barracks is told through living history demonstrations, including historic weapons demonstrations.

A walk through the reconstructed Fort Vancouver is a highlight of any trip to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

The McLoughlin House in Oregon City is a unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Here, visitors learn about Dr. John McLoughlin and the early history of Oregon state.

At Pearson Air Museum, visitors learn about the history of Pearson Field and early aviation in the Pacific Northwest.

Physical Address:

1501 E Evergreen Blvd.

Vancouver, WA 98661

Mailing Address:

800 Hatheway Road, Bldg 722

Vancouver, WA 98661

contact-details

Phone Number: 3608166230 Voice

Email Address: fova_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person: $10.00

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.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $35.00

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site offers an annual pass that covers entrance fees for 4 visitors ages 16 and up. Visitors ages 15 and under are free. This pass can be purchased at the gates of Fort Vancouver or at Recreation.gov.

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.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Vancouver, Washington

Standard operating hours for Vancouver, Washington facilities are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Winter Season Closure (December 22, 2025 - January 6, 2026)

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (December 24, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day (December 31, 2025 - January 1, 2026)

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.

Exceptions:

Annual Winter Closure (December 3, 2025 - February 16, 2026)

Weather Information:

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.