Harris Beach State Park

Harris Beach State Park is an Oregon State Park located on US Highway 101, north of Brookings. The day-use area offers a restroom and picnic area with tables, and the campground has RV sites, yurts and tent sites available year-round.[2]

Harris Beach State Park
Harris Beach tidelands
TypePublic, state
LocationCurry County, Oregon
Nearest cityBrookings
Coordinates42°04′01″N 124°18′25″W[1]
Operated byOregon Parks and Recreation Department

Harris Beach State Park is home to Bird Island (also known as Goat Island), which is reported to be the largest island off the Oregon Coast and is a National Wildlife Refuge.[3] The island is also a breeding site for rare birds such as the tufted puffin.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Harris Beach State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
  2. "Harris Beach State Park". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
  3. "Harris Beach State Park". TravelOregon.com. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
  4. "Oregon Coast" (PDF). Oregon Coast Birding Trail. Retrieved 2011-06-21.



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