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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a unit of the National Park System in Oregon and Washington[4]. NPS lists a $10 per person entrance fee for ages 16 and up to reach the reconstructed fort[5].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[7].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[8].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[9] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[9] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[9] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[9] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[9] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[9] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[9] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[9] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[9] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
For the Vancouver, Washington facilities, NPS lists Tuesday[10] to Saturday[10], opening at 9:00 a.m.[10] and closing at 4:00 p.m.[10]. The Oregon City facilities list Fridays and Saturdays[11], opening at 10:00 a.m.[11] and closing at 4:00 p.m.[11]. Listed closures include Thanksgiving Day on 2026-11-26 and a winter closure from 2026-12-21 to 2027-01-05 in Vancouver[10]. Oregon City lists an annual winter closure from 2026-12-03 to 2027-02-16[11]. NPS describes a mild, temperate climate, and says park alerts online cover emergency closures in severe weather[12]. In 2025 the busiest month was July with 180,303 recreation visits, and the quietest was November with 33,687[1].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 60,310 |
| February | 76,434 |
| March | 80,158 |
| April | 92,852 |
| May | 142,552 |
| June | 127,514 |
| July | 180,303 |
| August | 123,853 |
| September | 79,240 |
| October | 33,868 |
| November | 33,687 |
| December | 40,390 |
Pets and dogs
Under the NPS pet rule, a pet in an area where pets are allowed has to be in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet or less[13]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, and each park can close more areas to pets[13]. NPS lists a Bring Your Dog to Fort Vancouver activity and says pets are permitted on 13 of the listed things to do[14].
Before you go
- Entrance fees are cashless, so plan on a card or mobile payment, according to NPS[8].
- The Annual Entrance - Park pass costs $35 and NPS says it covers 4 visitors ages 16 and up[6].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[7]. NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[9].
- NPS notes that the Visitor Center and three other sites, Pearson Air Museum and the Barclay and McLoughlin houses, have no entrance fee[5].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official park page before you go.
Questions people ask
- How much does it cost to enter Fort Vancouver National Historic Site?
- NPS lists $10 per person[5]. It applies to visitors ages 16 and up who go into the reconstructed fort[5]. The Annual Entrance - Park pass is $35[6].
- Does Fort Vancouver accept the America the Beautiful pass?
- Yes, NPS says the park accepts the America the Beautiful interagency pass for entrance[7].
- What are the hours at Fort Vancouver?
- For Vancouver, Washington, NPS lists Tuesday[10] to Saturday[10], opening at 9:00 a.m.[10] and closing at 4:00 p.m.[10]. Oregon City lists Fridays and Saturdays[11], from 10:00 a.m.[11] to 4:00 p.m.[11].
- Can I bring my dog to Fort Vancouver?
- NPS lists a Bring Your Dog to Fort Vancouver activity[14]. Where pets are allowed, the leash limit is six feet and pets are not allowed in public buildings[13].
- Does Fort Vancouver take cash?
- NPS says entrance fees are cashless, with cards or mobile payment[8].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 809,525, 2022: 964,318, 2023: 967,602, 2024: 1,007,756, 2025: 1,071,161. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Fort Vancouver Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historic Site) in Oregon and Washington. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $10. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $35. National Park Service
- Fort Vancouver National Historic Site accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Vancouver, Washington: Standard operating hours for Vancouver, Washington facilities are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Listed exceptions: Thanksgiving Day 2026-11-26 to 2026-11-26; Winter Season Closure 2026-12-21 to... National Park Service
- Operating hours, 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. Listed exceptions: Annual Winter Closure 2026-12-03 to 2027-02-16. National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 21 things to do at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site: At-Home Archaeology and Museum Activities for Kids, Birdwatching at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Women of the McLoughlin House (Self-Guided Outside Tour), Level 1 Trails at Fort... National Park Service