Fort Vancouver Visitor Center
Facility · Washington ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (National Historic Site) · Restricted Access
- 93 ft
- Elevation
Begin your visit by learning about all the park's venues through new exhibits and activities. Watch a short film about the site's history, peruse the park's bookstore, and enjoy a display of artwork by American Indian artists.
Getting there
From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) 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.
From I-205, go west on Highway 14 about six miles, then take I-5 north. From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) 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 (150
45.62620, -122.65664 · 45°37'34.3"N 122°39'23.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Aug, down to 47°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 68 | 74 | 81 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 47 |
| Low °F | 34 | 35 | 38 | 42 | 48 | 53 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 45 | 39 | 35 |
| Precip in | 5.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 6.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Fort Vancouver Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Fort Vancouver Visitor Center?
- No. Fort Vancouver Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (360) 816-6230
- Email fova_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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