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Gold Beach & Port Orford Oregon
Gold Beach and Port Orford features one of the world's most scenic drives along Highway 101 as it serpentines along the shoreline of the south Oregon coast. Visitors travel from around the world to this area for amateur and commercial photography. The area is also home to some of the best of America's Scenic and Wild Rivers: The Rogue, Illinois, Sixes and Elk rivers.
Wild and Scenic Rogue River
Gold Beach is located at the mouth of the famous Rogue River, the town offers wide open natural beaches, river activities and breathtaking views. Take a jet boat trip up the world famous Rogue, camp or RV with a view of the ocean or the many rivers, stop and hike along the many trails.
Historic Port Orford and Cape Blanco Lighthouse
Historic Port Orford is the northern gateway to America’s Wild Rivers Coast. No visit is complete without seeing Cape Blanco Lighthouse, the historic Hughes House, the Lifeboat Station and the commercial fishing port. Fishing, diving, windsurfing, and beach combing opportunities are plentiful.
Fishing
Visit and find out for yourself why fishermen travel from around the world salmon fishing in the famous Rogue River ... more
Jet Boats
No vacation trip to the coast would be complete without an exciting river boat tour of the world famous Rogue River ... more
Lodging
Gold Beach and Port Orford are a treasure of scenic beauty and outdoor activities. This area, stretching approximately 50 miles from Brookings to north of Port ... more
Bicycling
Port Orford to Gold Beach, and onto Brookings - The Fourth Part of the Cycling Trip ... more
Restaurants
Enjoy the many unique excellent restaurants and take special pride in their fantastic dishes featuring local produce and fresh fish ... more
RVs
Choose from several, with locations near the Pacific or the world famous Rogue River. You can find WiFi and hookups, cottages and tent sites, located in the ... more
Tide Pooling
Tide pooling is one of the most fascinating family fun vacation activities on the coast. Miles and miles of undeveloped beaches with easy access invite you to ... more
Sightseeing
Prepare to be stunned. Miles and miles of US Route 101 hug the coast and offer coast and beach views from shear cliffs ... more
Hiking
Take the family for a nature walk down from Cape Sebastian, challenge Humbug Mountain or set out for overnight backpack trip in the Rogue River Trail or ... more
Camping
Camp on a beach next to the Pacific Ocean, along the wild and scenic Rogue River, near a lighthouse, or in the middle of the Siskiyou National Forest ... more
Horseback Riding
Imagine riding a horse along a wide sandy beach, watching a majestic sunset across the Pacific. Or pack with your horse into the National Forest. Bring your ... more
Whales
You may spot a spout, or a pair frolicking in the surf. While you are more likely to find them during migrating season, a gray whale can be found along the ... more
Wildlife
Black bears, elk, eagles, and osprey are just a sampling of the wildlife. Yet for all the nature, the area is amazingly insect free - the locals claim the ... more
Surfing - Windsurfing
Surfing and windsurfing opportunities abound at the uncrowded beaches. Favorite spots are just south of Port Orford, and just south of the Rogue River jetty in ... more
Bird Watching
A favorite of birders is to take one of the jet boats up the Wild and Scenic Rogue River where eagles, falcons and other birds that fish the river are in ... more
