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Things to see in Port Orford (United States): 9 places and when to go
Port Orford is a town in United States, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), History (3), Wildlife (3). The best known are Humbug Mountain, Cape Blanco Light and Humbug Mountain State Park. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.75, -124.5129
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · History (3) · Wildlife (3) · Mountains (2) · Beaches (2) · Diving (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 599 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Purple Mountain, at 719 m.
What to see in Port Orford
The places in and around Port Orford, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Humbug MountainMountain in Oregon, United States of America10 km
- Cape Blanco LightLighthouse in Oregon, United States11 km
- Humbug Mountain State ParkState park near Port Orford, Oregon, United States8.8 km
- Port Orford Heads State ParkState park in Oregon, United States1.2 km
- Purple MountainMountain in Oregon, United States14 km
- Paradise Point State Recreation SiteState park in Oregon, USA1.2 km
- Patrick Hughes HouseHistoric house in Oregon, United States10 km
- Blanco ReefReef11 km
- Boathouse RuinsReef1.4 km
When to go to Port Orford
The best time to visit Port Orford is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:08
- JulBest time14:51
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. In June, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Port Orford
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 599 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Brookings7 places77 km
- Roseburg, Oregon11 places108 km
- Crescent City, California10 places114 km
- Medford, Oregon41 places142 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Port Orford?
The best known: Humbug Mountain, Cape Blanco Light, Humbug Mountain State Park, Port Orford Heads State Park, Purple Mountain. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Port Orford?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52.
How do you get to Port Orford?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 599 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Port Orford as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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