Port Orford is the oldest town on the Oregon Coast and the most westerly in the contiguous United States. Steeped in history and natural wonders, this is a classic coastal town.
Anchored by its active harbor, Port Orford sees its fishing fleet of 30 boats lowered into the water by crane every morning. You can set out after them, going windsurfing, boating, or sea kayaking in the Pacific. Scuba diving nearby coves and shipwrecks is also popular, in waters offering high visibility. The town is artsy and eclectic, boasting top-notch galleries, shops, and restaurants where the views are as good as the food. The Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway is a stunning cycling route in Oregon, showcasing the rugged beauty of the state's southern coastline. This 61-mile loop starts and ends in Port Orford, taking riders through a mix of coastal highways, quiet backroads, and scenic river valleys.
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South Coast
Sixes River
This site is a favorite of miners, fisherman, and nature lovers. There are opportunities to pan or sluice for gold year round or through a special permit, dredging is permitted July 15 – September 30. Roads within the campground were...
Port Orford, ORSouth Coast
Cape Blanco to Port Orford Fat Bike Ride
Here’s another reason to visit Oregon’s South Coast: the chance to pedal on the shoreline, between massive rock promontories, along one of the most scenic stretches of the entire West Coast. Spinning through the sand, bracketed by the bulks of...
Port Orford, ORSouth Coast
South Coast Tours
Go fishing, wildlife viewing, on a guided hike – or just simply enjoy the experience of being on the waterways of the banana belt coast of Oregon. The south coast holds much of Oregon’s near shore reefs and some of...
Port Orford, OR
541-373-0487
Email us (dave[at]southcoasttours[dot]net)
South Coast
Humbug Mountain State Park
The park and campground are dominated by Humbug Mountain (elevation 1,756 feet) and surrounded by forested hills. The campground enjoys some of the warmest weather on the Oregon coast as the surrounding mountains offer protection from cool ocean breezes. Many...
Port Orford, OR541-332-6774
South Coast
Sisters Rock State Park
Between the Euchre Creek and Prehistoric Gardens, 13 miles north of Gold Beach, travelers are likely to see a headland with two monumental rocks connected to the mainland. A third rock, surrounded by pounding surf, stands nearby. These three monoliths...
Port Orford, ORSouth Coast
Buffington Memorial Park
Buffington Park has something for everyone. It has a basketball court, nature trail, horse arena, horse shoe area, miniature golf course, a new disc golf course, benches, picnic tables, baseball field with handicapped accessible restrooms, a butterfly/hummingbird garden, a tennis...
Port Orford, ORSouth Coast
Battle Rock Wayside Park
Battle Rock Park is named for the historic battle that took place at Battle Rock where the Qua-to-mah Native Americans fought Captain William Tichenor's men in 1851. Stop by the Visitor Center that's located in the park for information about the park...
Port Orford, ORSouth Coast
Johnson Gallery
Stone, sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry and fine crafts featuring local and regional artists.
530 8th St.Port Orford, OR
541-332-0599
Email us (johnsongal[at]yahoo[dot]com)
South Coast
Paradise Point State Recreation Site
A parking area with an expansive coastal vista stretching from Port Orford Heads to Orfords offshore reef and distant Cape Blanco and the lighthouse there. The beach is great for beachcombing; it's not unusual to find floats and agates here.
Port Orford, OR541-332-6774
South Coast
Cape Blanco Lighthouse
This isolated lighthouse holds at least four Oregon records: it is the oldest continually operating light, the most westerly, it has the highest focal plane above the sea, (256 feet), and Oregon’s first woman keeper, Mabel E. Bretherton signed on...
Port Orford, ORSouth Coast
Humble Heron Fly Fishing LLC
Humble Heron Fly Fishing is dedicated to your experience, instruction and conservation. Humbly serving the steelhead stoke through seasons, soul, and creativity. Guides James and Kait Sampsel instruct, educate, and connect anglers of all abilities and ages to find themselves;...
Port Orford, OR
(541) 604-0582
Email us (info[at]humbleheronflyfishing[dot]com)
South Coast
Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum
Visit the museum in the former barracks/office building. Four other historic buildings also remain at this 101.29-acre site. This is the only Forge River-type station left on the West Coast.The museum is free and open April through October each year....
92331 Coast Guard Hill RdPort Orford, OR
541-332-0521
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Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
541-247-3222
