Bah, Humbug!

About six miles south of Port Orford, Oregon, Humbug Mountain State Park sits (appropriately enough) at the base of Humbug Mountain.  This is a popular park but there are almost always a few spaces left for those who just drop in, like we did.  There are 40 water and electric sites for $20 nightly and then about 55 dry sites.  There is a small creek that runs through the park and there is a trail that follows the creek down to the ocean.  It’s a pretty park and very quiet.



Russ encountered some of the local wildlife along the trail.



We spent a couple of nights here and used it as our base from which to explore the surrounding areas.


There are two loops and we were in the lower loop.  In the middle of this loop is a large open area of grass, no sites in the middle.  Makes it kind of nice.


Several of the campsites are located off the loop in a random pattern.  I liked that – not all lined up in neat little rows.  Plenty of room between sites, too.  It was a good place to spend a couple of nights.  I even broke down and used the public shower to save tank space and it really wasn’t that bad!  I know, I‘m a diva.


It’s a nice park for walking and the more adventurous can take the 2+ mile hike up Humbug Mountain.


Although you can walk to the ocean, the campground is situated far enough back from the beach so it is sheltered from any cold breezes.  I would definitely stay here again and can recommend it for those traveling Hwy. 101.



Tomorrow we will explore Port Orford and Cape Blanco.