Park Features
Twelve historic wood-frame fort buildings still stand. The Fort Columbia Commanding Officers Quarters' is decorated with turn of the century furnishings and is open for tours in the summer. Exhibits at the Fort Columbia Interpretive Center focus on the fort's history, early explorers and pioneer history. Visitors can walk around three artillery batteries on the park grounds. There are five miles (8 km) of hiking trails that work their way up Scarborough Hill.
The park is open during daylight hours and does not offer camping. The Steward's House and Scarborough House are available as vacation rental homes.
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