Harris Beach State Park | |
Photo Width: | 220 |
Map Width: | 220 |
Type: | Public, state |
Location: | Curry County, Oregon |
Nearest City: | Brookings |
Coords: | 42.0671°N -124.307°W |
Coords Ref: | [1] |
Operator: | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
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 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]
Lichen-forming fungi Helocarpon lesdainii can be found on Picea sitchensis (Sitka spruce) trees in the Park.[5]