Humbug Mountain State Park

Flora and Fauna

The slopes of the Humbug Mountain are covered with a temperate rain forest of Douglas fir, alder, coastal pine, California laurel and giant trees of life. At Fern Trail mentioned trail grow twelve different fern species, in spring and early summer bloom in the park area numerous wildflowers. In the park elk, white-tailed deer, squirrels and chipmunks, as well as a variety of birds are found. On their forays also black bears, cougars or bobcats can come through the park.

From the Native Americans of the Mountain Me - tus, was highlighted by the white settlers first Sugarloaf Mountain. In 1851 he was called Tichenor 's Humbug, after an expedition under Captain William Tichenor, founder of Port Orford, had strayed into the area. Since then, the mountain Humbug Mountain was called. 1926 was acquired by the state of Oregon, a 12 -hectare area at the mouth of Bush Creek. From 1930 to 1975, the park area was extended to its present size through acquisitions. 1934 erected the first Civilian Conservation Corps facilities in the park, in 1952 the campsite has been built. The northern parking area was devastated in 1958 by a large forest fire.

The visit to the park is chargeable. In addition to a picnic area for day visitors, the park has a surrounding of forested hills camping at Brush Creek with over 32 RV sites and 60 tent sites. Since the surrounding mountains and hills shield the campground from the cooler sea air, he is considered one of the warmest on the coast of Oregon. The park is crossed several trails and nature trails. From the campsite, a trail leads to a quiet sandy beach, to the top of Humbug Mountain are two paths. The Oregon Coast Trail runs through the park and over the Humbug Mountain. Besides walking, cycling, windsurfing and scuba diving are popular activities.