Fort Vancouver Field Trips

Site Hours

The park is open to visitors 360 days each year. The park is closed each year on January 1, Thanksgiving Day, and December 24, 25, and 31.

The park’s operating hours change two times each year when Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins and ends. When DST begins in the spring, the hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. When DST ends in the autumn, the hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Program Fees

For teachers, students, and chaperones accompanying the students, all fees are waived if the scheduling process is followed and the scheduling coordinator receives the proper paperwork (Request for Fee Waiver and Reservation forms).

Group Sizes

Individual Group Tours: 15-35 participants, including chaperones Fixed Station Tours: Up to 120 participants, including chaperones Hands-on Programs: 15-35 participants, including chaperones

Available Dates

Please visit the park web site for dates and availability.

How to Reserve a Program

It is easy to reserve a date and time for your class to visit Fort Vancouver!

Visit our web site at www.nps.gov/fova and click on the “For Teachers” option on the left navigation menu. This section gives an overview of educational programs offered, and instructions on how to schedule a program at our site.

If you have questions, please contact the Education Program Reservation Coordinator at 360.816.6212.

Cancellations

If canceling a program reservation is necessary, please contact the scheduling coordinator as soon as possible.

Field Trip Forms

There are two forms that need to be completed to reserve your class/school trip—the Reservation and the Request for Fee Waiver forms. Both are available online at www.nps.gov/fova.

Directions

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. The reconstructed fort site is south of the visitor center - follow the park road that 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. 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 (1501 E. Evergreen Blvd.) 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

Parking is available in designated parking lots at the Visitor Center and at the site of the reconstructed fort (1001 E. Fifth St.).

Fort Vancouver Field Trip Contact Info

National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

360.816.6212
612 E. Reserve Street
Vancouver WA 98661
www.nps.gov/fova