Brookings Travel Information
For those escaping California to experience the Oregon Coast,
Brookings is the first stop on Highway 101. The Chetco River, running
down to the Pacific from the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, is the only place
in Oregon to find redwood forests. But it is the warm climate (in
comparison to surrounding areas), busy harbor and tax-free shopping
that draws many visitors over the border to Brookings. Destinations
just out of town, like the Samuel H Boardman State Park and the Alfred
A Loeb State Park, appeal to those more interested in catching a
glimpse of tiny island chains or crumbling rock arches than
tax-breaks. One end of the Oregon Coastal Trail is located in
Boardman State Park. Follow any number of short trails to explore the
area, or drive up the Chetco River road for a choice of hikes. If
it's fish, not physical effort you're after, the Chetco River runs
with steelhead in winter and Chinook salmon in fall. There are also
sport fishing trips that leave from the harbor. Gold Beach, a small
town 27 miles north of Brookings, is where most visitors go to access
the Pacific end of the Rogue River. Book a jet boat tour up-river into
the Wild Rogue Wilderness Area to do some wildlife spotting. For
camping, Loeb State Park is a safe bet, just a stone's throw from
water and forest. Traverse one of the trails along Chetco River, and
jump in for a swim before finishing off the day with a walk through
ancient redwoods. Brookings is six miles north of the
Oregon-California border, 100 miles west of Grants Pass and 100 miles
south of Coos Bay. To learn more about the area, please select a topic
of interest from the navigation bar on the left.
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