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
Wild Woods Gypsy
Located on Oregon’s southern coast, Wild Woods Gypsy is Port Orford’s only raw milk micro dairy. Their farm stand is open year round on Saturdays and features local meat, farm fresh pastries and a variety of handcrafted products including jams,...
92584 Silver Butte RoadPort Orford, OR
541-253-6611
South 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
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
Hughes House
The Patrick and Jane Hughes house was built in 1898. This is a Queen-Anne Victorian style house and is now a museum. The museum is open from April to October and is full of the Hughes family history. Just down...
91816 Cape Blanco RoadSixes, OR
541-332-0248
Email us (Info[at]CapeBlancoHeritageSociety[dot]com)
South Coast
Wooden Nickel Myrtlewood & Gifts
Located on the south coast of Oregon in beautiful Port Orford, home of the myrtlewood tree, the Wooden Nickel has been in continuous operation for over 38 years. Stop by the shop, and while you’re there take a tour and...
1205 Oregon StreetPort Orford, OR
541-332-5201
Email us (woodenickel[at]harborside[dot]com)
South Coast
Wild Rivers Land Trust
With a mission to foster voluntary protection of our clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, working forests, farms and ranches, in partnership with landowners and communities through conservation, restoration, collaboration and education, Wild Rivers Land Trust is a community-based land trust...
832 Oregon St. (Hwy 101)Port Orford, OR
(541)366-2130
South Coast
Elk River Fish Hatchery
The Elk River Fish Hatchery is located approximately 8 miles up the beautiful Elk River. The Hatchery was completed in 1971. It has 10 ponds and an intake. The Hatchery raises steelhead and Chinook salmon. The Chinook salmon are released...
95163 Elk River RoadPort Orford, OR
(541) 332-7025
Email us (odfw[dot]info[at]state[dot]or[dot]us)
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
Port Orford Fishing Charters
Port Orford Fishing Charters is Port Orford’s only resident guide service focused primarily on fishing. Captain Andrew comes from a family with deep roots in the professional sport fishing and tackle manufacturing industries. Captain Andrew has over 30 years of...
Port Orford, OR
(541) 294-1249
Email us (Info[at]portorfordfishingcharters[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
South Coast
Steel Blue Lodge
Southern Oregon Drift boat fishing for Fall Chinook and Winter Steelhead. Summertime family B&B with river access.
Port Orford, OR541-332-3140
South Coast
Tseriadun State Recreation Site
Tseriadun (pronounced serry-AH-dun) is popular with visitors stretching their legs on the miles-long beach, agate collectors (there's a reason the community calls it Agate Beach) and photographers intent on capturing the perfect shots of offshore rocks and headlands. Long ago,...
Port Orford, OR800-551-6949
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Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
541-247-3222