5 Things to do Good for Kids in Port Orford That You Shouldn't Miss

February 26, 2022 Darwin Bolte

Port Orford (Tolowa: tr’ee-ghi~’- ’an’ ) is a city in Curry County on the southern coast of Oregon, United States. The population was 1,133 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Port Orford

1. Cape Blanco State Park

Cape Blanco Road, Port Orford, OR +1 541-332-2973 http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_62.php
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 152 reviews

Cape Blanco State Park

Reviewed By 781sarahb - Tacoma, United States

We had a hard time finding good maps for this hike, despite a fair number of on-line reports. In the end, we found our very old Sullivan Coast Hiking Guidebook was still accurate for the "northern loop" hike (about 4.5 miles, 500 feet up/down). We parked at the road end by Hughes House and hiked along the Sixes River on an obvious trail to the beach. We hiked the route close to high tide - but it was fine... just soft sand for about a mile. A few days before, we hiked Blacklock point (to the north) - and it was fun to see that from here, along with a lot of sea stacks. The trail up from the beach has a very small Oregon Coast Trail marker - so you need to stay alert. It's a decent but short climb to the road - where there is a gate/parking lot. We chose not to visit the lighthouse (about 0.5 miles down the gated road). We hiked the road about 0.25 miles and found the first of several junctions back to the car/trailhead. Although the trails were obvious, there were several junctions to check carefully. Half the route was in the open, but half was in dark and sort of eerie woods. The final half-mile is in an "open range" pasture of grass where cows may be grazing. We were the only ones on this trail the whole time we were there - which was shocking because it was sunny, warm, and only slightly windy (compared with earlier in the week).

2. Battle Rock Park

Highway 101, Port Orford, OR +1 541-332-4106 http://www.portorfordoregon.com/battlerock.html
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 104 reviews

Battle Rock Park

Reviewed By JoeA336 - Norwalk, United States

Breathtaking views, free parking, easy access to the beach, visitors center on the beach, very clean restrooms, and fantastic restaurants .

3. Humbug Mountain State Park

Us 101, Port Orford, OR http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_56.php
Excellent
53%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
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Poor
5%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

Humbug Mountain State Park

Reviewed By bobandgina81 - North Bend, United States

This park is a super well maintained with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The park offers showers, power and water hookups and a very friendly group of people caring for the huge area. If you stay at the south end of the park the wind can be a bit overwhelming at times, but you’ll soon get over that, as the park itself is awesome.

4. Port Orford Heads State Park

Coast Guard Road, Port Orford, OR 97465 +1 800-551-6949 http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
Excellent
72%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 83 reviews

Port Orford Heads State Park

Reviewed By kj417 - Jacksonville, United States

Take the short walks (half mile or less) along the cliffs to see the water and beautiful little coves where I have seen whales in the right season. It's easy to get to and the views are worth the very short hikes. There is also a lifeboat museum on site if you're there in the warmer months when it's open.

5. Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum

92331 Coastguard Hill Rd, Port Orford, OR 97465-8655 +1 541-332-0521 http://www.CapeBlancoHeritageSociety.com
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum

Reviewed By countrygirl4life

Had a wonderful little hike with our kids 4&6. The trail was beautiful and interesting with little critters to be spotted. Will definitely come back when the museum is open.

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