Harbor, Oregon
Harbor is a community of 2,437 people in Curry County, Oregon, founded in 1894.
Why visit Harbor
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Pelican Bay Light and Mariners Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 69°F; January lows average 42°F.
Weather in Harbor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harbor
Harbor (Tolowa: chit ) is an unincorporated community in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It is located across the Chetco River from the city of Brookings. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Harbor as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.
From the Wikipedia article Harbor, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Pelican Bay Light
Lighthouse · 0.7 mi
Lighthouse in Oregon, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Mariners Memorial Park
Park · 1.1 mi
The memorial was originally dedicated to victims of a storm on Aug. 16, 1972, but has been expanded to included other local seaman who...
McVay Rock State Recreation Site
Park · 1.5 mi
Park includes a fenced dog park and disc golf course.
Restaurants and cafes12
History
The original name of the post office in the area was "Chetco", after the Chetco River. It was established in 1863 and moved several times until it closed in 1910. Meanwhile, a new post office named Harbor was established at the mouth of the Chetco River in 1894. The name of the office may have originated from the Chetco Harbor Land and Townsite Company.
From the History section of Harbor, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Harbor
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 42°F | 13.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 43°F | 9.9 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 43°F | 10.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 44°F | 6.7 in |
| May | 63°F | 47°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 68°F | 50°F | 1.9 in |
| Jul | 69°F | 52°F | 0.5 in |
| Aug | 67°F | 53°F | 0.5 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 51°F | 1.8 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 48°F | 6.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 45°F | 10.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 42°F | 13.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brookings 2 Se Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Curry County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2019-05-02: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2017-08-20: Chetco Bar Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Brookings Airport (BOK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Brookings 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Smith River 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Fort Dick 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Crescent City 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Bertsch-Oceanview 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Gasquet 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Gold Beach 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- O'Brien 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Cave Junction 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Grants Pass 54 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Harbor, Oregon, beach, Cary Bass, CC BY-SA 2.0
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