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Harris Beach was named after the Scottish pioneer George Harris who settled here
in the late 1880s to raise sheep and cattle. The park boasts the largest island
off the Oregon coast. Bird Island (also called Goat Island) is a National
Wildlife Sanctuary and breeding site for such rare birds as the tufted puffin.
The park offers sandy beaches interspersed with eroded sea stacks.
The park's beauty changes with the seasons. Many people are drawn to watch the
powerful and dramatic winter storms; others seek the green and fragrant spring
(download a brochure about common area plants). Summer brings warm days and
sunlit beaches while the fall brings clear cool days and often the best sunsets
of the year. Wildlife viewing opportunities are abundant (download a brochure
about common area animals), with gray whales on their winter and spring
migrations, Harbor seals, California sea lions, sea birds and the rich marine
gardens make the park a fascinating stop.
Vital stats
36 full hookup, 50 electrical, 63 tent (maximum site 50 feet, cable TV hookups
in selected campsites); 6 yurts; hiker/biker camp. For information only, call
(541) 469-2021 or (800) 551-6949. To make reservations, call 1-800-452-5687.
Park rates (subject to change)
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Full rate: $17
Electrical hookup: $17
Tent site: $13
Special: +$1 for cable
Hiker/Biker: $4
Yurt: $29
Extra vehicle: $5
May 1 to September 30
Full rate: $21
Electrical hookup: $21
Tent site: $17
Special: $1 for cable
Hiker/Biker: $4
Yurt: $29
Extra vehicle: $5
Services
Camping Accessible camping Tent
Electric Full hookup Yurts, cabins, tepees OR wagons
Showers Dump station Reservations
Hiker/Biker Playgrounds Picnicking
Wildlife watching Bird watching Marine mammal watching
Terrestrial mammal watching Native plant Boating
Fishing Swimming Beach access
Walking trail Special events Nature programs
Interpretive events Forest Wetland
Rock formations Marine Beach
Interpretation Interpretive tours Evening programs
Interpretive signs ADA restroom Year-round
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