 W E L C O M E T O O R E G O N Spectacular ocean views characterize downtown Port Orford, Oregon. Located on the southern Oregon coast 27 miles north of Gold Beach, Port Orford is on one of Oregon's only true ocean harbors. Being one of the oldest town sites in Coos and Curry counties, it has a long history as a fishing and lumber port. Fishing boats can't be moored in the harbor due to it being unprotected from southerly winds. So, a regular activity at the harbor is hoisting fishing boats in and out of the wild ocean waves on a converted log boom. The gigantic rock promontory of Battle Rock dominates the waterfront shoreline. As the site of an historic battle, Battle Rock remains a key part in the lore of Port Orford's past. The Elk and Sixes rivers are well known throughout the Pacific Northwest for their fall and winter steelhead and salmon fishing, as well as trout, in season. Located just a few miles north of Port Orford, both rivers have produced record size Chinook salmon. Float trips are available on the Elk and Sixes rivers. Wind surfers have discovered the strong ocean winds at Floras Lake, which has made it a popular windsurfing location. A hike up the three mile trail to the top of Humbug Mountain
rewards you with impressive vistas of the Oregon coast. The hike
through the lovely virgin forests include groves of the rare Port
Orford cedar. The strong, durable wood was used in plane construction
during World War II. For the less hardy, Humbug State Park has
a campground with (some) RV hookups, and a picnic area, as well
as a trail that leads to the black sands of Humbug Beach.
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