Port Orford Heads State Park

Port Orford Heads State Park is a coastal reserve on elevated headlands with walking trails to overlook points. The paths lead to views of Cape Blanco, the Pacific Ocean, and the surrounding Oregon coastline.

The lifeboat station was established in 1934 and served the Coast Guard with maritime rescue operations until its closure in 1970. The facility connected to the lower landing through a long stairway down the bluff.

The lifeboat station museum displays vessels and rescue equipment that tell the story of maritime safety efforts. You can observe how coastal communities depended on these operations to survive challenging waters.

The park is open daily and access to the trails is free. Wear comfortable shoes as the site involves climbing stairs to reach different viewpoints and museum areas.

During World War II, personnel at the station grew from 13 to over 100 to watch for enemy activity from the lookout tower. This expansion reveals how critical the coast was to national defense during wartime.

Location: Curry County

Inception: 1976

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=43

GPS coordinates: 42.74011,-124.51372

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44