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Harris Beach State Park was named after the Scottish pioneer George Scott Harris who settled here in the late 1880s to raise sheep and cattle. The park boasts the largest island off the Oregon coast and is great camping near Portland. 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 rocky outcroppings harboring interesting tide pools with their wide variety of life. Sea stacks dot the ocean just off shore.
Campground info:
-65 full-hookup sites
-25 electrical sites with water
-59 tent sites with water nearby
-Six yurts (three pet-friendly; see our Pets in Parks FAQ for more info)
-Hiker/biker camp
-Playground
-Flush toilets and hot showers
-Firewood for sale
-RV dump station
Harris Beach State Park is located on Hwy 101 at the north end of Brookings city limits in Curry County on the Oregon south coast.
Love this beach! Easy to find, right off the highway, plenty of parking. A little steep incline to get down to the beach but otherwise a very nice beach with beautiful views! The bathroom area even had a little foot washing station to wash the sand off your feet which I thought was really cool.
Lovely, family friendly beach and campground. There is great tide pooling, especially in winter. We love to go at sunset when it’s less crowded and super peaceful. Facilities are nice and there is are a couple of spigots to rinse off. The campground has a cute playground and I love the rocky beach trail too. It’s more frequented by tourists than some other local breakers but there’s plenty of space and the appeal is totally understandable!
