Fort Stevens State Park: Our Oregon Coast RV Adventure

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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