Harris Beach State Park

Harris Beach State Park is the last major Oregon state park campground before the California border, on a hillside just north of Brookings on the south Oregon coast. It is one of the most dramatic parks on the coast: Bird Island sits just beyond the surf, sea stacks stud the beach, and gray whales, seals, and the occasional orca show up off the bluff. It suits RVers who want scenery, tide pools, and, unusually for this coast, a decent chance of sunshine, since Brookings sits in the so-called banana belt with summer highs in the low 70s.

Harris Beach State Park at a glance

Hookups	Full
Sites	86 electrical (34 full hookup), 63 tent
Max RV length	Exact site
Cost	$31–$70
Fees	2026 range varies by date and residency; $10 booking fee.
Reservations	Up to 6 months
Season	Year-round
Amenities	Hot showers, flush toilets, dump station, nature trail, tide pool access
Cell signal	Good on Verizon and T-Mobile; AT&T moderate

Source-backed: Official Oregon State Parks profile (checked 2026-07-26). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.

Why RVers stay here

The campground has 86 electrical sites, 34 of them full hookup, plus 63 tent sites, with hot showers, flush toilets, a dump station, a nature trail, and tide pool access. Rates run $31 to $70 by date and residency plus a $10 booking fee, reservations open six months out, and the park is open year-round. Rig fit is decided by the exact site. The trade-off is that sites vary a lot: some upper-loop sites have partial ocean views, others sit in trees with no view, and higher loops mean a longer walk to the beach. Sites 1 to 23 in the A loop are closest to the beach with the best sight lines.

✓Sea stacks, Bird Island, and whale and seal watching from the bluff sites.

✓34 full-hookup sites among 86 electrical sites, with hot showers and a dump station.

✓Brookings' banana-belt microclimate brings actual sunshine when the rest of the coast is fogged in.

✓Open year-round with tide pool access and a nature trail.

✓Good Verizon and T-Mobile coverage.

!Sites vary widely: some have partial ocean views, many are tucked in trees with none, so read the map carefully.

!Upper loops mean a longer walk down to the beach.

!Rates vary by date and residency ($31 to $70) plus a $10 booking fee.

What our guides say about Harris Beach State Park

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Oregon Coast Camping: The RV Guide to 350 Miles of Public Beach

Harris Beach is the last major state park campground before the California border, just north of Brookings. It's also one of the most visually dramatic. Bird Island, Oregon's largest offshore island, sits just beyond the surf line, and the beach is studded with sea stacks and rocky outcrops. Gray whales, harbor seals, and occasionally orcas are visible from the bluff sites.

The campground occupies a hillside above the beach. Sites vary significantly — some offer partial ocean views from the higher loops, while others are tucked into the trees with no view at all. When reserving, look at the campground map carefully. Sites 1–23 in the A loop are closest to the beach with the best sight lines. The upper loops are more sheltered but require a longer walk down.

Brookings sits in a microclimate — the "banana belt" of the Oregon coast. Average summer highs reach the low 70s, noticeably warmer than the rest of the coast. If you've been camping in fog for a week, Harris Beach might give you actual sunshine.

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Harris Beach State Park: frequently asked questions

Does Harris Beach State Park have full hookups?

Yes. Of 86 electrical sites, 34 are full hookup; there are also 63 tent sites.

How much does Harris Beach State Park cost per night?

The 2026 range is $31 to $70 depending on date and residency, plus a $10 booking fee.

What is the max RV length at Harris Beach State Park?

Fit is set by the exact site; check the site dimensions in the Oregon State Parks reservation listing before booking.

Which sites at Harris Beach are closest to the beach?

Sites 1 to 23 in the A loop are closest to the beach with the best sight lines. Upper loops are more sheltered but require a longer walk down.

How far in advance can you reserve Harris Beach State Park?

Up to six months ahead through Oregon State Parks.

Is Harris Beach State Park open year-round?

Yes.