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Harris Beach State Park
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Harris Beach tidelands
Type Public, state
Location Curry County, Oregon
Nearest city Brookings
Operated by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Harris Beach State Park is an Oregon State Park located on US Highway 101, north of Brookings. The day-use area offers a restroom and picnic area with tables, and the campground has RV sites, yurts and tent sites available year-round.

Harris Beach State Park is home to Bird Island (also known as Goat Island), which is reported to be the largest island off the Oregon Coast and is a National Wildlife Refuge. The island is also a breeding site for rare birds such as the tufted puffin.

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