Fort Stevens State Park: Our Oregon Coast RV Adventure
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- Опубликовано: 8 дек 2024
- Well like the title said we survived a true Tsunami warning while camping in our RV on the Oregon Coast. There is nothing like getting woke up at 4 am with the news telling you they are evacuating the whole western US coast. Luckily for us and everyone camping that day it ended up being just a precaution but for a few moments there the fear was real. We were all ready to get packed up and get on down the road when the park rangers came by and said it appeared the earthquake that had happened in Tonga was not going to cause a Tsunami.
They blocked off the beach from vehicle access for hours and had Sheriff's patrolling the beach to keep people away from the water. They even went so far as to build up the sand in case the water were to rise. Like I mentioned it was a true concern for everyone and nothing you even want to not be prepared for. We thank all of those men and women that spend hours doing what they could to make sure we were as safe as possible in the event of an actual Tsunami.
We were staying at Fort Stevens State Park which is located on the Northern part of the Oregon Coast. It is one of our favorites and also one of the largest State Parks in the Country.
One of the nation's largest public campgrounds, Fort Stevens marks the site of a military installation once used to guard the mouth of the Columbia River. The fort saw service for 84 years, from the Civil War to World War II.
Today, Fort Stevens is a 4,300-acre park offering a variety of recreation adventures, including camping, beach-combing, freshwater lake swimming, trails, wildlife viewing and a historic shipwreck.
Historic Military Site
Enjoy year-round military displays at the military museum and information center. Visit the only Civil War era earthen fort on the west coast, or explore the many turn-of-the-century, concrete artillery gun batteries. Underground tours are available during the summer of a gun battery that served as a World War II command center. For tour information, call the Friends of Old Fort Stevens at 503-861-2000.
Park Features
Coffenbury Lake has two picnic areas with swimming, restrooms, and a boat ramp.
9-hole Columbia Shore Disc Golf Course
9 miles of paved bicycle trails and 6 miles of unpaved hiking trails
Adult and youth bike rentals CLOSED 2020
Kayak Tillamook offers kayak tours on Trestle Bay. Call 503-866-4808 CLOSED 2020
Fort Stevens marks the northern-most trailhead for the Oregon Coast Trail.
Life jacket loaner stations at Coffenbury Lake CLOSED 2020
Year-round Camping
Some services are reduced due to Covid-19. The park is accepting reservations up to 30 days in advance. Book your stay at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.
174 full-hookup sites (36 pull-through)
302 electrical sites with water (11 pull-through)
Six tent sites with water nearby
15 yurts (7 pet-friendly) CLOSED
11 deluxe cabins (5 pet-friendly) CLOSED
Hiker/biker camp CLOSED
Group camp CLOSED
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Sorry to hear about your dad. All the best
Thank you.
Loved it! 💕
Thank you so much.
Great video. Thank you
Thank you. We appreciate you watching and commenting
There is a reason its called Cape Disappointment.I love that park though. Photos at the end are awesome, well done.
Thank you David. We have seen it at its best and worst.
jason and kim ty for your adventures it truly is a great time whenever you take us on your next adventure I never know what or where I'm going to see next.
Well let’s go together soon.
Great video! Fort Stevens is one of my favorite state parks as well. Always a relaxing time hiking all the trails that go around the park.
Thank you for commenting. We love Fort Stevens. So much to do.
Kim, we hope your dad is feeling better every day! Best wishes to him and all of you. Nice pics at the end Jason. The one with the lighthouse crashing wave is stunning! I said, "oh wow!" outloud! Take care!
Thank you Shannon. Dad is doing well. Trying to camp every chance we get.
Glad to hear. Us too.. but finding places is harder than ever. I'm frustrated, I must admit 😖
Like this. Spend time with family.
exactly
Time with family is time well spent. Hope your dad is doing well Kim.
Thank you Joe. He is doing well. Still a few issues he’s working through but all an all ok.
The Tsunami warning was no joke. Have to admit it’s something that crosses my mind every time we camp on the Coast.
There’s never enough time while out on the OC. Thanks for another great vid while on the coast. Glad to hear you father is great and doing fine.
Thank you Brian. We really appreciate that.
A tsunami warning is no joke !!
If we had a plus high tide, 30 feet above sea level isn't safe .
The fact that you tried to go to the beach was dangerous.
As someone that lives in the PNW, you should start putting things away just in case you have to hook up & leave.
It's no different than a fire warning that you may need to leave. You don't drive to the fire too get a closer look.
Great advice however the shots could of been something to look back on 20 years from now kind of like the st Helen's shots
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Quite a few people DIED when St. Hellens erupted. I was in JR High in 1980. Massive river flooding.
Photo opps are not worth dieing for.
Ya we felt pretty comfortable going towards the coast based on what the rangers told us but we 100% agree you better know for sure as it’s not worth losing your life for.
We have actually had a tsunami advisory camping at the coast before, though not as significant as this one. We were prepared to just drive away without the trailer if need be. It’s only stuff, and definitely not worth losing our lives over.
We all have 24 hours a day. We just set priorities how we use it. Looks like you use it the right way 👍🙂
We try our best.
Thank you everyone! My dad is doing much better. We just had a fantastic family day trip with my sister and her family from Montana wine tasting with their motor home. Take advantage of every day you have together! 💞💞💞
We are now trying to decide where our next camping trip will be. Any suggestions?
When we’re you guys there? I spent a week clamming at Fort Stevens in May. It was cold and rainy pretty much every day. The day we went to Cape Disappointment it was sunny. Go figure.
This was filmed back in February I believe. We are just too far behind. Wish we could do this full time but have to pay the bills. 😂
We're travelling to the area in just a couple of weeks so this was interesting to watch!
Hope you enjoy your time. It’s beautiful there.
@@adventuresofjandk We've found all your videos on the Oregon Coast, so thanks!
@@amyw5647 That's awesome. We are locals so if you have any questions feel free to ask away.
So they block the roads but even with people out on the beach. They still have no idea, that's science for you.
Ya it was interesting.
thought van life was the freedom not being rushed
I wish that where the case. Maybe for some but not us.