Fort Vancouver National Historic Site - Plan Your Visit

Operating Hours Seasons

Summer hours beginning March,9:00 am to 5:00 pm Winter hours beginning October, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Closed on Thanksgiving day, December 24-25, and January 1.

Local Partners Information Resources

Vancouver National Historic Reserve

City of Vancouver

McLoughlin Memorial Association

Getting There

Fort Vancouver is located on the north side of the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. The McLoughlin House unit is located in Oregon City, Oregon. Fort Vancouver and the McLoughlin House are approximately 25 miles apart..

Car

From I-5, take the Mill Plain exit 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. The reconstructed fort site is south of the visitor center - follow the parkroad which connects the visitor center parking lot to the fort parking lot.

From I-205, go west on Highway 14 about six miles, then take I-5 north. From I-5, take the Mill Plain exit 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. The reconstructed fort site is south of the visitor center - follow the park road which connects the visitor center parking lot to the fort parking lot.

Parking is available in designated parking lots at the Visitor Center and at the site of the reconstructed fort (1001 E. Fifth St.). During special events, visitors are encouraged to park in public spaces along E. Fifth Street.

Driving Directions to the McLoughlin House

The McLoughlin House is located at 713 Center Street, between 7th and 8th streets, in Oregon City, Oregon. It is less than four blocks east of U.S. Highway 99E and about nine blocks from I-205 (exit 9). Directional signs are located throughout Oregon City.

The house stands in McLoughlin Park, next to the historic home of Dr. Forbes Barclay at 719 Center Street.

Getting Around

Visitors may walk or drive on the park road that connects the Visitor Center and the reconstructed fort site. A wheelchair is available for use on request.