What Fort Stevens State Park does

Fort Stevens State Park is a public recreation area located in Hammond, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), a state government agency headquartered at 725 Summer Street NE, Suite C, Salem. As one of 259 properties in the Oregon State Parks system, which manages more than 113,000 acres, the park offers camping (including hiker/biker sites at $7-$8 per person), cabins and yurts, hiking trails, beach access, and interpretive programming such as Junior Ranger activities and Guided Bird Walks. The park's distinguishing features are its WWII-era military installations and proximity to the Graveyard of the Pacific shipwreck area, supported by publications including the Fort Stevens Guide to Military Sites (2020), an updated 2026 campground and park map, and a Mushrooms of Fort Stevens guide.

The park is staffed by 11-50 employees under Park Manager Kevin Price, who has a 35-year career with Oregon State Parks. Visitor-facing technology is minimal: reservations are handled through a centralized OPRD phone line (1-800-452-5687) and the stateparks.oregon.gov website, with no mobile app. Day-use parking permits are sold as 12-month subscriptions both online and through retail partners, while hiker/biker camping operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Marketing is conducted through OPRD's social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Flickr) and event programming.

Fort Stevens generates user-fee revenue through camping fees (transaction-based), cabin/yurt rentals, and day-use parking permits (subscription recurring). It does not operate as a revenue-generating company; it is funded primarily through state appropriations supplemented by user fees. The park participates in an ecosystem of partnerships with the Whale Watching Spoken Here volunteer program, SOLVE, Surfrider Foundation, and the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network, which collectively deliver environmental stewardship and educational programming. As a government state entity, Fort Stevens has no parent company, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no equity ownership structure.

Name

Fort Stevens State Park

Legal name

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Website

https://oregonstateparks.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fort Stevens State Park is a public recreation area in Hammond, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, offering camping, cabins, yurts, trails, and coastal access featuring WWII-era military installations and the Graveyard of the Pacific. It serves general public visitors, outdoor recreation enthusiasts, and families seeking coastal and educational experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Park Recreation Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

National/State Park Campgrounds & Public Campgrounds (THAMAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Outdoor recreation
• State park camping
• Day-use permits
• Coastal recreation
• Nature education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hammond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Camping fees: Overnight camping at Fort Stevens State Park generates revenue through site fees. Standard hiker/biker camping costs $7-$8 per person, with maximum 3 consecutive days stay.
2. Day-use parking permits: Revenue generated from 12-month day-use parking permits that allow visitors to park at designated day-use areas across Oregon State Parks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fort Stevens State Park is a public recreation area on the Oregon coast managed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It offers overnight camping (including tent sites, cabins, yurts, and hiker/biker areas), day-use parking for beach and trail access, hiking and biking trails, wildlife viewing, and historical interpretation of WWII-era military sites and the Graveyard of the Pacific shipwrecks. Year-round programming includes Junior Ranger activities and guided nature walks.

Product overview

Oregon State Parks operates a unified recreation management system comprising 259 properties across Oregon, with Fort Stevens State Park as one of its properties. The system offers camping, day-use areas, trails (including the Oregon Coast Trail), scenic bikeways, interpretive programs like the Junior Ranger program, and whale watching. Fort Stevens State Park specifically offers military history sites, camping facilities, and nature trails with associated publications and maps available to visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overnight Camping Overnight camping at designated sites within Fort Stevens State Park, including hiker/biker camping areas on a first-come, first-served basis. Priced per person and intended for individual outdoor recreation visitors.
• Cabins and Yurts Reserveable cabin and yurt lodging accommodations available at Fort Stevens State Park through the centralized Oregon State Parks reservation system, intended for individuals and families seeking sheltered overnight stays.
• 12-Month Day-Use Parking Permit Annual parking permit allowing visitors to park at designated day-use areas across Oregon State Parks (including Fort Stevens) for 12 months from date of purchase. Sold online and at retail locations.
• Junior Ranger Program Educational interpretive program for children and families at Oregon State Parks including Fort Stevens, focused on nature, wildlife, and cultural history learning through guided activities.
• Guided Bird Walks and Nature Programs Regular scheduled guided interpretive events at Fort Stevens State Park including Coffenbury Lake Bird Walks and other nature-focused programming for visiting individuals and families.
• Fort Stevens State Park Publications Printed visitor publications for Fort Stevens State Park including the Guide to Military Sites, campground maps, park maps, Graveyard of the Pacific history guide, and Mushrooms of Fort Stevens natural history guide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fort Stevens State Park hosts regular events including Junior Ranger programs and Guided Bird Walks as part of the Oregon State Parks event programming

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Whale Watching Spoken HerecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWhale Watching Spoken Here is a volunteer program coordinated with Oregon State Parks during Whale Watch Weeks in late December and late March. Volunteers are placed at 15 whale watching sites to help visitors spot Gray whales. The program is managed through orwhalewatch.org.
• SOLVEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOLVE is a partner organization for beach cleanup events and environmental volunteer opportunities listed on the Oregon State Parks events page.
• Surfrider FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurfrider Foundation is referenced as a partner for beach cleanup activist activities and environmental protection initiatives.
• Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network (OMMSN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMMSN responds to stranded and injured marine mammals on Oregon beaches. Oregon State Parks works with OMMSN to report sick or injured marine mammals through the Oregon State Police hotline (800-452-7888).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Campspot: Reservation and property management software platform for private campgrounds and RV resorts. Comparable as an enabling technology layer that powers booking, dynamic pricing, and revenue management for Fort Stevens' private competitors.
• Vacasa: Largest North American vacation rental management company with cabins and coastal home inventory. Adjacent because it competes for the same outdoor-vacationer wallet share but operates in vacation home rentals rather than campground/RV lodging.

Emerging players

• Hipcamp: Online marketplace connecting travelers with private campsites, cabins, and glamping experiences. Comparable as a discovery and booking layer for outdoor stays and overlaps with the cabin/yurt/camping inventory model Fort Stevens offers.
• Tentrr: Curated private camping platform offering Signature Tent sites and cabin/glamping units on partner land. Comparable in product mix (tents and cabins on natural sites) and in direct-to-consumer outdoor hospitality positioning.

Direct peers

• Thousand Trails: Membership-based campground network with RV sites, tent camping, and cabin offerings primarily in the US. Comparable on product (camping and cabin inventory) and on a recurring-revenue membership model analogous to Oregon's day-use permit subscription.
• Sun Outdoors: Operates a portfolio of RV resorts and campgrounds with cabins, premium sites, and amenity packages. Closely mirrors Fort Stevens' mix of developed campsites, cabins, and recreational programming under a hospitality operating model.
• Jellystone Park: Franchise network of family-oriented campground resorts with cabins, RV sites, themed amenities, and structured recreation programming (similar to Junior Ranger and guided walks). Directly comparable in combining lodging with organized family activities.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): North America's largest private campground franchise network operating ~500+ KOA campgrounds with tent/RV sites, cabins, and deluxe lodging across the US. Directly comparable in core product offering (camping, cabins, RV hookups) and target customer (recreational vehicle owners and family campers).

Broad incumbents

• Bluegreen Vacations: Vacation ownership and resort management company offering cabins and outdoor accommodations. Comparable in hospitality revenue mechanics and resort-style outdoor lodging, though its primary model is timeshare rather than nightly stays.
• Equity LifeStyle Properties: Public REIT owning and operating a large portfolio of RV resorts, manufactured home communities, and marina resorts. Overlaps with Fort Stevens' RV park and cabin functions but operates at much greater scale across real estate, hospitality, and membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ORStateParks
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OregonParks
• Facebookfacebook.com/OregonStateParks
• Instagraminstagram.com/oregonstateparks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fort-stevens-state-park

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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