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.
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Vital stats
36 full hookup, 50 electrical, 63 tent (maximum site 50 feet, cable TV hookups in selected campsites); Wi-Fi access; 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 rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
May 1 to September 30
Full rate: $21
Electrical/Water hookup: $21
Tent site: $17
Special: $1 for cable
Hiker/Biker: $4
Yurt: $29
Extra vehicle: $5
| | October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Full rate: $17
Electrical/Water hookup: $17
Tent site: $13
Special: +$1 for cable
Hiker/Biker: $4
Yurt: $29
Extra vehicle: $5
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Services
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Camping |
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Accessible camping |
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Tent |
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Electric |
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Full hookup |
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Yurts, cabins, tepees |
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Showers |
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Dump station |
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Reservations |
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Hiker/Biker |
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Playgrounds |
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Picnicking |
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Wildlife watching |
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Bird watching |
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Marine mammal watching |
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Terrestrial mammal watching |
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Native plant |
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Boating |
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Fishing |
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Swimming |
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Beach access |
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Walking trail |
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Special events |
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Nature programs |
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Interpretive events |
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Forest |
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Wetland |
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Rock formations |
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Marine |
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Beach |
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Interpretation |
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Interpretive tours |
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Evening programs |
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Interpretive signs |
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ADA restroom |
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Year-round |
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Restrooms |
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