Clatsop County is located along Oregon’s northwest coast, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. The county is defined by its maritime history, dramatic coastline, and dense coastal forests. Fishing, shipping, tourism, and outdoor recreation have long shaped the local economy. Clatsop County features beaches, headlands, wetlands, and historic sites that reflect early exploration and settlement in the Pacific Northwest. The area attracts visitors for coastal scenery, wildlife viewing, and cultural attractions tied to Oregon’s early history. Despite its tourism profile, the county maintains a strong year-round community with deep ties to the sea and working waterfronts. Its location at the edge of land and ocean gives Clatsop County a character that is both historic and distinctly coastal.