Port Orford is on Oregon's coast, 250 miles south of the Columbia River and 390 miles north of San Francisco Bay.
The project consists of a 550-foot extension of a locally-constructed breakwater and a 16-foot-deep mooring basin. Construction of the extension was completed in 1968 and of the mooring basin in 1971. The project authorization was modified by the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to allow the Corps to maintain the authorized navigation channel within 50 feet of the port facility.
The Corps of Engineers does not maintain recreation facilities at this location. Please stay off the jetties as they are hazardous and not intended for recreational use. Nearby recreational facilities fall under the jurisdiction of private, local or state agencies. Learn more about jetties and why they are unsuitable for recreation at Understanding Coastal Jetties.