Fort Stevens State Park

Fort Stevens State Park was once home to Fort Stevens, which operated for 84 years from the Civil War until WWII. Now, the park has been developed into 3,700 acres of nature, recreation, and historical attractions. Nine miles of biking trails and six miles of hiking trails form a network through the forests, wetlands, dunes, and lake shorelines. Coffenbury Lake provides for swimming, picnicking, and boating. Two smaller lakes within the park offer boat ramps for canoeing and fishing. The museum at Fort Stevens State Park hosts displays dating back to the Civil War for those interested in the unique history of the fort. Another historical attraction is the only enclosed Civil War earthworks site on the west coast. Visitors can even watch blacksmiths at work or tour the 90-year old underground gun battery that was once a WWII command center. The campgrounds feature hundreds of full hook-up and electrical hook-up sites, 19 tent sites, and 15 yurts affording a multitude of options for overnight stay.