Humbug Mountain Oregon State Park is a scenic park located on the southern coast of Oregon, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Situated about 6 miles south of Port Orford and 28 miles north of Gold Beach on the Oregon Coast.
Accessible via US Route 101.
Humbug Mountain itself, a dramatic headland rising 1,756 feet (535 meters) above sea level.
It’s one of the tallest mountains in Oregon to rise directly from the ocean.
Two trails lead to the summit, offering panoramic views of the coastline.
Sheltered campground nestled at the base of Humbug Mountain with campsites offering some of the warmest weather on the Oregon coast, thanks to the surrounding mountains blocking cool ocean breezes.
Brush Creek flows near the campsites on its way to the sea.
The park is popular for hiking, camping, wildlife viewing (deer, elk, squirrels, chipmunks, and various birds), and whale watching during migration seasons.
Originally known to Native Americans as Me-tus, it was later called Sugarloaf Mountain.
In 1851, an exploring party sent by Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan named it Tichenor’s Humbug, but the “Tichenor’s” part was eventually dropped.
The slopes of Humbug Mountain feature an old-growth temperate rainforest with Douglas-fir, spruce, grand fir, Oregon myrtle, alder, and Western red cedar.
Overall, Humbug Mountain State Park is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking stunning coastal scenery, hiking opportunities, and a chance to experience the beauty of the Oregon Coast.