Can I get married at a Washington state park?

FYI: You can get married in ANY Washington state park, provided you follow the necessary steps to make sure your day goes off with you getting hitched, not running into a hitch.

How much does it cost to get into Fort Stevens State Park?

What areas of the park require a Day-Use pass? There are three locations in Fort Stevens State Park that require a Day-Use pass ($5.00 per vehicle). They are the North and South parking areas of Coffenbury Lake and the Historic Area located at the north end of the park, along the Columbia River.

What happened at Fort Stevens?

On the night of June 21–22, 1942, the Japanese submarine I-25 surfaced off Fort Stevens and fired 17 shells from her 14 cm-calibre deck gun, making Fort Stevens the first military installation in the Contiguous United States to come under enemy fire in World War II. Fort Stevens was decommissioned in 1947.

Are showers open at Fort Stevens State Park?

Fort Stevens State Park sits at the mouth of the Columbia River where it served as a harbor defense site from the Civil War through World War II….Fort Stevens State Park Campground.

Can I get married online in Washington state?

Step 1: Submit your online marriage application Marriage licenses issued in Washington are only valid within the state (tip: if you’re getting married on a boat, make sure it is in Washington State waters!) The online application only takes about 20 minutes and is pretty painless.

How do I get married without a wedding in Washington state?

Both parties must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid form of photo identification, a U.S. passport, driver’s license, military ID. You’ll also need your Social Security card. If you don’t have a Social Security number, you can still marry, but you may need to sign a declaration that you don’t have one.

Does Fort Stevens have yurts?

You can reserve a yurt (or any other site) at Ft. Stevens up to 9 months in advance, and you’ll need to make reservations months ahead of time for peak season camping, especially for weekend dates. Yurts are $48 per night, or $58 per night for a pet-friendly yurt.

Can you have fires at Fort Stevens State Park?

Fires are allowed in designated metal fire pits in the Columbia Gorge, Willamette Valley, Portland-area, and on the coast from Fort Stevens near Astoria to and including Honeyman Memorial State Park near Florence. Visitors should remember to be extremely careful with any fire in areas where the ban has been relaxed.

How many people died at Fort Stevens?

Wright and the strong defenses of Fort Stevens minimized the military threat, and Early withdrew after two days of skirmishing and had attempted no serious assaults….

Are dogs allowed at Fort Stevens State Park?

The Battery Pratt at Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond, Oregon. Leashed dogs are allowed go inside the buildings that are open to the public except for the War Games Building. During our stormy visit, we appreciated those brief chances to get out of the rain.

How do I get married in Washington without a wedding?

Is there a waiting period to get married in Washington?

When we issue a marriage license, Washington state law requires a three-day waiting period before you can use it. Licenses are valid for 60 days after the three-day waiting period.

Where to Park in Fort Stevens State Park?

There are three locations in Fort Stevens State Park that require a Day-Use pass ($5.00 per vehicle). They are the North and South parking areas of Coffenbury Lake and the Historic Area located at the north end of the park, along the Columbia River. Self-serve kiosks are located at each of these three locations.

Where are the access points at Fort Stevens?

Vehicle access points are located at Fort Stevens near the Peter Iredale Beach, Sunset Beach, Del Rey Beach, and in Gearhart at 10th Street. What areas of the park require a Day-Use pass?

What to do at Fort Stevens in Oregon?

Enjoy year-round military displays at the military museum and information center. Visit the only Civil War era earthen fort on the west coast, or explore the many turn-of-the-century, concrete artillery gun batteries. Underground tours are available during the summer of a gun battery that served as a World War II command center.

How to contact friends of Old Fort Stevens?

For more information regarding these tours, please contact the Friends of Old Fort Stevens at (503) 861-2000. Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park.