A museum recounts fort history, and remaining fortifications are popular attractions. Recreation opportunities abound at Fort Stevens. The park is the northern terminus of the Oregon Coast Trail, and there are six miles of hiking trails and nine miles for biking in the park. For water recreation, there are several miles of ocean beach, Coffenbury Lake or three smaller lakes. All four lakes are open to fishing, boating and paddling, and Coffenbury has two swimming areas.
Anglers also fish from the beach and in the Columbia River.
Duck hunting in season is permitted in a specified area along the river. Showers and a dump station are available, and a handful of the campsites and yurts are wheelchair-accessible. Fort Stevens State Park is rich in things to look at. Near the South Jetty, visitors see shipping and marine life. Wildlife-viewing platforms at Swash Lake and the Columbia River are good for birdwatching.