The original Fort Hoskins was established in 1856 to protect and monitor the new coastal Indian reservation. Fort Hoskins was purchased by Benton County in 1991.
Fort Hoskins Historic Park, a 130-acre site, opened for public day use in July, 2002. Fort Hoskins Historic Park offers accessible restrooms, picnicking, educational interpretive displays, and self-guided trails that will allow users to access the resource's varied history, vegetation, and views. The group picnic area shelter is available for reservation rental.
