Located anyplace else this park would get a poor rating but the location is outstanding. We are there now, parked in a spot just 50 yards from the surf on a beautiful flat sandy beach. It is spectacular. The grounds and facilities are clean. On the down side the park is suffering through a transition that has diminished its appeal to those seeking full services. The owners are trying to sell it but possibly because of cash flow problems have closed attractions like the trout pond and deferred some maintenance. Biggest problem: the sewer system is temporarily (?) unusable because it does not meet state environmental requirements. I fear the property is ripe for redevelopment and may not exist as an RV park much longer. Enjoy it while you can but come with empty holding tanks. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was at one time a fantastic family park. About the only part still in use is the strip on the ocean front, which is the only redeeming feature. (Only about 40 or so sites.) We were originally lured here by their website, which touts the wonderful amenities such as a trout pond, general store, game room, archery range, etc. When we arrived we found a ghost town. The store & game room have been closed for at least two years. All that's left of the trout pond is a bog. Many of the washers and dryers in the laundry room are broken. The dump station is closed and there are no functional sewer hookups available. The shower building is falling apart. Yet, when you look at the current website, you are led to believe that all these wonderful amenities await you. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
I disagree with the above review, we really enjoyed this park. It's a rarity to go to a park where they let you select your own site. True the sites are all side by side, but you are rewarded by a fabulous oceanfront view. You can sit in your RV our out under your awning and watch and listen to the crashing ocean waves. If you love the beach and beachcombing, or flying a kite, you'll love this park. The roads are gravel but easy to get around. We parked on the opposite side near the park host, a nice and grassy area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Oceanfront sites have no sewer, which are the majority of the sites in the park. Sites are VERY close together with absolutely nothing in between them. Showers are pay, bathrooms are the bare necessity with no soap. Modem hookup is a pay phone data port by the road that needs an 800 number to work. They accept cash or check only, but want a credit card to rent a movie (they have no cable or antenna stations), yet another camper who was there for a week said she paid her spot with a credit card?? We checked in at 11:15am and were told we could have the site but could not connect the utilities until 12 noon--penny pinching? Great oceanfront, but not resort camping. Wind blows constantly and VERY dusty and dirty park. Advertises Visa/Mastercard, reservations accepted & shuttle to town of which none are available! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Bathrooms were spotless and the owners and the camp host were very friendly and accommodating. Our only problem was our space was so narrow that we were right on top of our neighbors. We didn't have a picnic table and there was no place to set up lawn chairs. We were there for a week. If we were passing through we'd definitely stay again, but wouldn't for an extended stay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a very friendly, family owned and operated park. It is a very nice little RV Park right on highway 101 in Port Orford along the beautiful southern Oregon coast. Stop by here if you are traveling along the 101, and you won't be sorry. The owners will go out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Also take some time to enjoy the nice little town of Port Orford while you are here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Our site was in front nearest the highway. It definitely was noisier than sites in the back. Friendly host who offered the cheapest propane in the area, if not the entire Oregon coast. Most sites seemed to be occupied by seasonals. County park and a small lake within walking distance. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very nice park for a small town. Only downside to the park were the sites were a tad narrow for a large motorhome. Staff very friendly and helpful. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This place ROCKS!! The grounds were well kept and the restroom were extremely clean. The owners bent over backwards to make us feel welcome. We look forward to returning. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was a small but well maintained campground. We had no trouble maneuvering with a 40' motorhome towing a car. Did not need to disconnect. Owner was at out site checking to make sure we had room to put out slides and awnings and even offered to cut tree branches if we felt we needed more room. About an hour after we checked in, a thank you basket (cookies, tea, and popcorn) was delivered to us. That was definitely a first. Our site had a grassy area for our dogs and they also had a small but grassy pet area, not dirt and no extra charge for dogs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I've never written a review before but this campground is exceptional. The family who owns it is so friendly and helpful and the campground is spotless.....they really care and it is like camping in your grandmother's back yard. It's also very protected from the wind. To top it off, we received a welcome basket......what a nice idea. That is a first! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2006
$10
Clean, quiet, courteous, location; what's not to like, as we like it all. Port Orford is small, and the park is within easy walking distance to all areas of the town. We've spent about four months here last year and this, and could not be happier with the spot. (Note that we rent here by the month, which is reflected in the low nightly rate entry.) We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2006
$25
I don't review all the parks we stay at, but I feel this one is special in its own way. It's not big or new, and there seems to be a lot of full time residents. I really don't like that, but here it just didn't seem to matter. The owners were helpful, friendly, and down to earth people. The welcome basket was just something that made me smile. Nice restuarant nearby. I felt comfortable, like I was camping in my backyard. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Also received a welcome basket, nice touch; very friendly and accommodating; located just inside town limits, easy access to grocery store & hardware store; convenient laundromat across the street; some problem with electricity while there, power went off quite often; wifi very convenient; dog walking area but garbage can provided not emptied while there; did enjoy our time at this location; Good Sam park We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Very nice clean park. We were surprised to receive a welcome basket at check-in. The owners also provided free internet access at their office, if you did not have your own computer. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a beautiful Oregon State Park. Privacy,50 amp service, and water is available. Views from this area are excellent and the lighthouse is very interesting. The length of sites really help big R.V.s. The dump station is closed because of problems. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2007
$16
This state campground has the best sites of any campground in the Oregon park system. They are wide, deep with well developed shrubs between the sites. It is windy, here, being on the Cape but what a wonderful place to relax, enjoy the Lighthouse, the beaches and the quaint town of Port Orford. We camped here in a Motorhome.
A co-worker joked with me that when I went to Cape Blanco, be sure to keep everything tied down. The reality is that the park is sheltered from most wind. It was the most beautiful park I have visited in a long time. The sites were huge (50'-84') and most were secluded where you can't see your neighbor. The bathrooms were spotless and showers had plenty of hot water. Cell service is spotty. I never met the camp hosts and all the other campers respected the rules. I am planning on going again over Memorial Day. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We camped here in the summer of 2006. The dump station was shut down. We were told this happens often. Every one I talked with was not happy with this. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Very clean, very nice area with very friendly hosts. Close to downtown Port Orford and many other attractions. Already have planned another stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2005
$18
Oregon upgraded the water and electric hook-ups at this park recently. There is now 30 amp power available. Sites are level, long, and private. Combine the improved facilities with the already great location and you have a great destination. It is located quite a bit off the beaten path (5 miles off Highway 101) but that contributes to the quiet, serene nature of the park. Expect it to be windy and/or foggy: it almost always is. We camped here in a Motorhome.
What a beautiful place! This is a large, well maintained Oregon State Park. The sites are very large with a lot of big trees and alot of space between them. The campground hosts were friendly and helpful. The park is nice and quiet, even on a summer weekend when it was full. It's a fairly short walk to the beach, but coming back it's all uphill! This hike would not be suitable for someone in poor health. We camped here in a Motorhome.
One of many outstanding state parks in Oregon. Huge sites with lots of trees everywhere. Sites mostly level and paved. A short walk to the ocean. Dump station. Firewood for sale. No store We camped here in a camper.
This campground is under new ownership. The setting is very nice but the facilities are in some disrepair. Maneuverability is limited for large rigs but manageable. There appear to be only three sites that are not permanents. Directly up a hill from the campground is Port Orford Heads with some wonderful views of the coast. WiFi was not available when we stayed but is supposed to be coming. It was a good spot at the Passport America rate. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a really nice park; not crowded; very quiet. You can walk the path to ocean or take a steep path to nearby Humbug Mountain peak for a terrific view. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is generally a nice park and a good environment for kids. Most evenings there was a presentation in the amphitheater by park staff. The park is exceptionally well maintained and the employees are both friendly and helpful. The only reason we didn't rate this one a 10 is its proximity to the highway. Most mornings you wake up to the sound of a trucker's jake brake. Even though guests are encouraged to pick up after their pets, every single dog owner we saw thought nothing of it to let pooch make a dump in either a vacant camp site or on the center lawn area. Be careful in the nearby town of Port Orford, population 1190; it is a notorious speed trap. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Good clean campground - Very good challenging hike - Humbug Mountain. Lots of blackberry bushes. Will return. Camped in Minni MH summer 2005. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice quiet campground, short walk to beach. All sites paved as are roads. Sites semi-private with trees and plants/brush in between them. You drive in, find a empty spot, park and then go to a "post" and fill out a small form and insert your money in the envelope and drop in the box. No reservations. Has dump station on way out. Six miles south of Port Orford. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Nice little park with super friendly, helpful, youngish owners who live and work onsite. Quite a few rigs are here for 3-6 months, rain and all. They seem to know each other well and really care about the park. Not much here though; need to drive to the beach or town, such as it is. Cable TV was excellent; no wifi but VZ aircard works. Dial-up computer available in Library. Sewer hookups are on concrete slabs above ground and towards the back, so bring a long hose and holders. GS and Escapee discounts offered. Seems like spending a whole season here would be boring and way too rainy but that fits some folks, and you could do a lot worse for a park. Probably the best stop in Port Orford. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park deserves a 10 just for the effort put into making your stay a good one. They have what you need, but they also keep it nice, are friendly, helpful and interested in their customers. This is a small park, in a small town, with easy access to the ocean, nice restaurants, beautiful views and the park is off the main drag by one block. We would definitely come back here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The park was clean and well maintained with adequate site size but minimal open space around the sites. What makes the park special is the host/owners, Cindy and Tim. They live in the park and do everything possible to make the stay a wonderful experience. Scheduled group social activities made our stay more like visiting friends than staying in a RV park. We came for 2 nights and stayed a week. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is an excellent, small, quiet campground with hosts, Cindy & Tim, that will do everything possible to make your stay a pleasure to remember! We have numerous friends that have camped here in the past, and some are currently camping there, that led us to it. Very clean and neat throughout and we will certainly camp there again this summer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.