Management of Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park

Fort Abercrombie became a park unit of the State Park System in 1969. 182 acres of state land was set aside to be managed by the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation for the enjoyment and preservation of the area's unique historical and natural features. In 1970 Ft. Abercrombie was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and in 1985, the park was designated a National Historic Landmark. (from the Fort Abercrombie web site)
The policy of ASP has been to manage Fort Abercrombie primarily as an important historic military site, to the best of my knowledge.

Miller Point has been the focal point of historical preservation and interpretation. The 1973 and 2006 management plans identify this area as one of concern related to safety and access. With this concern in mind, creating convenient and safe parking and access for local and out-of-town visitors seems reasonable.  Many visitors cannot climb (or have their wheelchair pushed up) the steep gravel road from the RV overflow parking area to the point.  Residents and tourists with disabilities, of advanced age, or any other condition preventing access deserve improvements designed to enhance their visit to Miller Point.

 I've been at Miller Point at times during the off-season when  local visitors had great difficulty finding parking and maneuvering around the current inadequate parking area next to the museum.  Two CAB members, as well as other local residents, shared with me their experiences of bringing an elderly relative or visitor to the military museum and having difficulty with  parking and turning around at the point.  All stressed that their relatives/visitors could not have walked up the road.