Port Orford, Oregon
Port Orford is located on the south Oregon coast at the northern end of what locals call the Banana Belt, so named because the weather from Port Orford south is significantly warmer than the weather to the north. The population in Port Orford is relatively small (approximately 1,200). Its economy primarily revolves around commercial fishing and tourism. The port is an open water dock and the only dry-dock port on the west coast. Port Orford is adjacent to Cape Blanco and home to Port Orford Heads State Park.
WHERE TO LAY YOUR HEAD AT NIGHT
Port Orford has limited lodging options from which to choose. Here are our recommendations for travelers with various objectives and sensibilities.
Maximum Comfort and Amenities
Castaway by the Sea Motel
PO Box 844
Port Orford, Oregon 97465
(541) 332-4502
stay@castawaybythesea.com
castawaybythesea.com
Rooms, suites, and condos with cable, WiFi and ocean views.
Friendly and Homey
Home By the Sea Bed and Breakfast
444 Jackson St
Port Orford, Oregon 97465
(877) 332-2855
reservations@homebythesea.com
homebythesea.com
The Compass Rose Bed and Breakfast
42497 Gull Rd
PO Box 34
Port Orford, Oregon 97465
(541) 332-7076
doug@compassroseportorford.com
compassroseportorford.com
Home on Wheels
Port Orford RV Village
2855 Port Orford Loop Rd
PO Box 610
Port Orford, Oregon 97465
(541) 332-1041
pog@bigvalley.net
portorfordrv.com
Full hook-ups; restrooms; showers; expanded cable TV; grassy sites with cement patio and picnic table; laundry room; recreational room with kitchen and exercise equipment; fish cleaning station; RV and Boat storage; pet friendly.
Under the Stars
Cape Blanco State Park
Located off Hwy 101 nine miles north of Port Orford.
53 camping and RV sites with electricity and water; four cabins; horse camp (eight sites and four double corrals); group tent; hiker/biker camp; eight miles of trails; home to the Hughes House and Cape Blanco Lighthouse (which are open to the public April to October); open year-round; all campsites are first come, first served; (800) 452-5687 to reserve cabins, horse campsites, or group camp areas.
Humbug Mountain State Park
Located six miles south of Port Orford on Hwy 101.
32 electrical and 62 tent sites; hiker/biker camp. Campsites are first come, first served; (541) 332-6774 or (800) 551- 6949 for information.
LOCAL FAVORITE EATERY
Paula's Bistro
236 6th St
Port Orford, Oregon 97465
(541) 332-9378
Eclectic menu changes almost daily; intimate and sophisticated ambience.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Prehistoric Gardens
36848 Highway 101
Port Orford, Oregon 97465
(541) 332-4463
Located south of Port Orford; features a collection of dinosaur sculptures by E.V. Nelson set in a lush rain forest.
Cape Blanco Lighthouse
Located in Cape Blanco State Park, off Hwy 101 nine miles north of Port Orford. Tours available April 1 through October 31.
Fishing in Oregon: The Complete Oregon Fishing Guide
The information Fishing in Oregon: The Complete Oregon Fishing Guide provides can be priceless. This fishing bible is not limited simply to what fish are biting and where. You'll find this reference book filled with random tips on what species are most common in different areas of your destination, what to catch them with throughout different seasons, if payment is required to park at certain places, accessible roadside parking, new changes to laws in the areas, where private property may border waterways, the latest state records and individualized tips to help you venture forth and catch your next trophy or meal. The information is excellent and the maps are very useful as they show docks, roads, trails, put-ins and take-outs. It is a great resource to help you plan for your next trip and know what to expect when you get there.
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