Interpretive sign at overlook with a view of tall trees and the ocean

The North Coast

Trip worthy places, an hour from Astoria.

NPS Photo

Before you go

weather

Frost Advisory Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; Central Oregon Coast Range; Lower Columbia River; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills; Willapa Hills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

NWS Portland OR · Full advisory
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SR 401 · Rest Area · Milepost 1.1

From 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25 to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26: The SR 401 Dismal Nitch Rest Area just north of Astoria-Megler Bridge at milepost 1.10, will be closed for annual maintenance and repair work.

WSDOT · Full advisory
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US26, 4 miles East of Necanicum · Estimated delay under 20 minutes · Milepost 13

Sunken grade. Prepare to slow.

ODOT TripCheck · Full advisory
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US30, Astoria · Estimated delay under 20 minutes · Milepost 96

Road construction is occurring. Prepare to slow. Watch for workers.

ODOT TripCheck · Full advisory
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US30, 4 miles East of Astoria · Estimated delay under 20 minutes · Milepost 93

Road maintenance operations are occurring. Prepare to slow or move over for worker safety.

ODOT TripCheck · Full advisory
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US26, 3 miles West of Necanicum · No to Minimum Delay · Milepost 5.6

Road maintenance operations are occurring causing minimal delay to traffic. Prepare to slow or move over for worker safety.

ODOT TripCheck · Full advisory

This week

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Forecast

Today 53° Showers And Thunderstorms · 5 to 8 mph

Hour Temp Wind Rain

11 am 49° 7 mph S 82%
12 pm 50° 7 mph S 82%
1 pm 51° 8 mph S 82%
2 pm 52° 8 mph S 43%
3 pm 52° 7 mph SSW 43%
4 pm 52° 6 mph SSW 43%
5 pm 51° 5 mph S 37%

Hour	Temp	Wind	Rain
11 am	49°	7 mph S	82%
12 pm	50°	7 mph S	82%
1 pm	51°	8 mph S	82%
2 pm	52°	8 mph S	43%
3 pm	52°	7 mph SSW	43%
4 pm	52°	6 mph SSW	43%
5 pm	51°	5 mph S	37%

Friday 53° Chance Rain Showers · 5 to 8 mph

Hour	Temp	Wind	Rain
6 am	43°	5 mph SE	36%
7 am	43°	5 mph SE	36%
8 am	41°	6 mph SE	35%
9 am	43°	6 mph SE	35%
10 am	47°	6 mph SE	35%
11 am	49°	6 mph S	49%
12 pm	50°	7 mph SSE	49%
1 pm	51°	8 mph S	49%
2 pm	52°	8 mph SSW	54%
3 pm	51°	8 mph SSW	54%
4 pm	52°	8 mph S	54%
5 pm	51°	7 mph S	18%

Saturday 55° Partly Sunny · 2 to 7 mph

Hour	Temp	Wind	Rain
6 am	43°	7 mph ESE	4%
7 am	42°	7 mph ESE	4%
8 am	42°	7 mph E	4%
9 am	44°	7 mph E	4%
10 am	47°	7 mph E	4%
11 am	49°	6 mph E	3%
12 pm	51°	6 mph E	3%
1 pm	52°	6 mph E	3%
2 pm	54°	3 mph E	3%
3 pm	54°	3 mph E	3%
4 pm	54°	3 mph E	3%
5 pm	53°	2 mph W	3%

Sunday 56° Sunny · 3 mph

Hour	Temp	Wind	Rain
6 am	42°	3 mph ESE	1%
7 am	42°	3 mph SE	1%
8 am	44°	3 mph SE	1%
9 am	47°	3 mph SE	1%
10 am	49°	2 mph SSE	1%
11 am	51°	2 mph SSE	1%
12 pm	53°	2 mph SSE	1%
1 pm	55°	3 mph WSW	1%
2 pm	55°	3 mph WSW	1%
3 pm	54°	3 mph WSW	1%
4 pm	54°	2 mph W	1%
5 pm	51°	2 mph W	1%

Happening

No scheduled programs listed.

On the water

Tides at Astoria

High Thu 4:41 am 7.4 ft

Low Thu 9:52 am 3 ft

Full tide table

When	Tide	Height
Thu 4:41 am	High	7.4 ft
Thu 9:52 am	Low	3 ft
Thu 3:37 pm	High	9.7 ft
Thu 10:58 pm	Low	-1 ft
Fri 5:38 am	High	7.1 ft
Fri 10:43 am	Low	3.3 ft
Fri 4:28 pm	High	9.2 ft
Fri 11:54 pm	Low	-0.6 ft
Sat 6:40 am	High	7 ft
Sat 11:46 am	Low	3.5 ft
Sat 5:28 pm	High	8.6 ft
Sun 12:58 am	Low	-0.1 ft
Sun 6:45 am	High	7 ft
Sun 12:02 pm	Low	3.5 ft
Sun 5:42 pm	High	7.9 ft
Mon 1:06 am	Low	0.3 ft
Mon 7:48 am	High	7.2 ft
Mon 1:26 pm	Low	3.2 ft
Mon 7:08 pm	High	7.3 ft
Tue 2:12 am	Low	0.5 ft
Tue 8:46 am	High	7.6 ft
Tue 2:44 pm	Low	2.4 ft
Tue 8:32 pm	High	7.1 ft
Wed 3:10 am	Low	0.7 ft
Wed 9:36 am	High	8.2 ft
Wed 3:50 pm	Low	1.5 ft
Wed 9:45 pm	High	7.2 ft
Thu 4:00 am	Low	0.9 ft
Thu 10:19 am	High	8.6 ft
Thu 4:46 pm	Low	0.6 ft

Heights above MLLW. NOAA Tides & Currents

Worth the drive

16 places

Butte Creek Day Use Area

Butte Creek is a historically significant site in Pacific County that was part of the original Butte Creek Homestead of Marion and Sarah Ann Monohon. The area offers visitors a .75-mile loop trail and 5 picnic sites surrounded by mature coastal forest.

Washington DNR

Dark pond surrounded by green vegetation with a fallen tree crossing over the top

Clay Pit Pond Trail

The Clay Pit Pond is a half mile loop primitive trail with access at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center picnic area. It is a great trail for those looking for a short but dynamic hike. The trail features a vernal pond surrounded by skunk cabbage and sedges. There are steep steps and lots of trees growing close to the trail so watch out for roots and newts!

15-60 Minutes

Continue South to Find a Whale

Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined with a storied past. Though the scenic and hiking opportunities may be the main allure, the diversity of outdoor recreation including picnicking, tidepooling, surfing and wildlife observation make Ecola State park a destination year round.

1-4 Hours

Experience History Come Alive at Fort Clatsop

Visit the replica fort and visitor center to learn more about the Lewis & Clark expedition and local native culture. If you visit during our Summer or Winter programs you may even get to talk to rangers in costumes and try your hand at 19th century tasks. Experience this incredible story in a tangible way when you lay down on a bed in the fort or take a walk along the Netul river.

1-3 Hours

Find a Salt Camp in Seaside

To make salt, the Corps had to find rocks to build a furnace, wood to burn, ocean water to boil, fresh water to drink and game animals. Nearby rivers weren't salty enough, but a site 15 miles southwest of Fort Clatsop proved perfect. What's more, there were homes of local Clatsop and Tillamook Indians nearby, local experts who could help the Corps members.

5-10 Minutes

A log fort in a dense evergreen forest. Two parallel log structures with a flag in between.

Fort Clatsop Audio Tour

Embark on a voyage of discovery as you learn about the historical homelands of the Clatsop people, and the winter that Lewis and Clark spent in the area. This self-guided audio tour will take you to the must-see sights around Fort Clatsop, beginning at the visitor center and ending back in the parking lot.

20-60 Minutes

Fort to Sea Trail

The Fort To Sea Trail starts at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center then takes you up a gentle climb to the top of Clatsop Ridge, where on a clear day you can see to the Pacific Ocean. From there, descend through deep woods and reach wooded pasture dotted with small lakes. The wooded pasture leads to gentle dunes that lead you to the Sunset Beach/Fort to Sea Trail parking lot. From there, travel the 1-mile path to the beach.

3-6 Hours

Kwis Kwis Trail

The Kwis Kwis Trail is a 3.6 miles one way trail that can be combined with the Fort to Sea to form loops. 2.7 miles - Fort to Sea west to 1st Kwis Kwis connector to Kwis Kwis to the Fort to Sea Trailhead. 5.3 miles - Fort to Sea west to 2nd Kwis Kwis connector (below Clatsop Ridge Overlook) to take Kwis Kwis to Trailhead. 6.5 miles - Fort to Sea west to Kwis Kwis Extension to Kwis Kwis to Trailhead. Kwis Kwis connectors and extensions will always be on the right.

1-5 Hours

View of the Netul River from the Historic Canoe Landing with a section of a wayside in the corner

Netul River Trail

Take an easy approximately 1 mile stroll along the beautiful Netul River Trail. Watch for water birds, eagles and sometimes otters! Along the way you can learn about the history of logging and commerce along the Lewis and Clark River.