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Port Orford, Oregon
Port
Orford is the oldest town-site on the Oregon Coast. Founded in 1851 by
Captain William Tichenor,
the city remains at nearly the same population.
Population:
Click here to see population numbers
from the latest census for Port Orford and other Oregon cities.
Visitor's Center:
The Visitor's Center is at Battle Rock Park,
on the south end of town on Highway 101. At the Visitor's Center you will find
information about the city, Chamber of Commerce information and of course the
famous Battle Rock and beautiful Battle Rock beach. Battle Rock Park is within
walking distance of restaurants, gift shops, motels, antique stores, a bank and
most of the area's real estate agencies.
Climate:
Port Orford
can be windy year around, but it's usually predictable. In the Winter months,
late November to early April, wind and rain can be quite heavy. Median high and
low 44-40. The Spring and Summer months, May through October are usually very
comfortable and not nearly as windy. High and low 50 to 70, with light winds.
Festivals:
Port Orford has some of the best festivals on the
coast.
The Chamber of Commerce Summer Kickoff at Battle Rock Park is
on or near Memorial day weekend.
Jubilee July 4th, July 2nd-4th. The
Jubilee is nationally famous and will be celebrating it's 43rd year. Festivities
include an hour-long parade and a 30 minute, spectacular fireworks display.
150th Port Orford Birthday Party will be in the first weekend in August.
Special festivities, including plays, pot-luck suppers and historical readings.
Art & Seafood Festival on Labor Day weekend. This popular festival is
going to celebrate it's 12th year with seafood dinners and art and craft displays.
Check the Port Orford News Festival Page for exact dates, times and events.
Key Attractions:
The port of Port Orford is home to a newly $5.5
million dollar refurbished dock that houses 60 commercial vessels and is a host
to area sports fisherman.
The Sixes and Elk rivers provide some of the
best Salmon fishing around.
Cape Blanco and Humbug Mountain State Park-camping
is only five miles away.
Grassy Knob Wilderness area is only five miles
away.
Art Galleries, Crafters, Gem Dealers and Antique shopping are
all in downtown Port Orford for shopping convenience. |
