Fort Craig Historic Site

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A wayside with angled interpretive panels providing information about the history and geology of the site is just off the main paved road leading up to the Fort (Fort Craig Road). The wayside has 2 designated accessible parking spaces on concrete and a concrete walkway near the interpretive signs. Another sign, with information about the Fort’s amenities and hours of operation, sits on packed gravel. 

From the wayside to the parking lot and visitor center for the Fort is about 4 miles. The large, packed-gravel parking lot has room for about 50 vehicles. A sidewalk around the edge of the parking lot connects the 3 concrete pads, each with 2 accessible parking spaces and a shared access aisle. One is near the visitor center (northwest), one is near the toilets (southwest), and one is near the kiosk and entrance to the accessible trail (southeast). Fort Craig has good cell phone reception.

The visitor center has a somewhat spacious floor plan with historical exhibits along the walls at a height appropriate for visitors using mobility devices. Books, maps, hats, and other items are available for purchase. A bottle-filling station is available inside the visitor center.

The accessible restroom has 2 stalls on each side with flush toilets, one a larger stall with handrails and space for mobility devices and the other a typical-size stall. Each side has a sink with running water. The door has a push-button control to open it.

A 0.3-mile accessible trail with a hardened surface leads to and around the Fort. There are several angled interpretive signs and unshaded benches without arms or backs along the trail. At the southeastern tip of the trail, a scenic overlook provides views of the Fort; however, there are several shallow steps up to the overlook, which are not wheelchair accessible. 

To the right (east) of the visitor center is the main picnic area with 3 small picnic areas. Of these 2 have shade shelters and 1 is unshaded. The unshaded picnic table is not configured to allow a visitor in a wheelchair or scooter to sit at the end. The shaded picnic table next to the uncovered table has an extended end to accommodate visitors in wheelchairs, but the spacing may be a bit tight. All the tables sit on concrete and all have sidewalks that connect to the main sidewalk, which goes to the visitor center or the trail around the Fort.

Along the sidewalk between the shaded picnic structures and the visitor center are 4 raised, rectangular beds with native plant gardens. These beds sit in gravel, and it might be challenging for people using mobility devices to get next to them. However, the gardens can be seen from sidewalk.

NOTE: Descriptions and photos uploaded May 2025. Please note that actual on-the-ground conditions may vary due to natural events (e.g., weather, wildfires, erosion), normal wear and tear, or site improvements.