Stroll along the edge of the Winchuck River estuary until it joins the Pacific Ocean. Birds abound. Harbor seals and California sea lions surf and feed in this rich mix of fresh and salt water. Follow the trail through ancient driftwood logs into a fragile dune system filled with unique native plant species, miniature wetlands, and old-growth Sitka spruce trees.
In earlier times, this river marked the most northern territory and fishing village of the Tolowa Indian tribe. Crissey Field provides the first available beach access north of the California-Oregon border. The park is named for W.L. (Bill) Crissey, a pre-World War II Harbor lily bulb grower.
Live Solar Info Solar panels on the Welcome Center roof generate power that feeds the building and is also fed into the Brookings area electrical grid. OPRD receives an annual credit from Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc. for any excess energy produced. Click on the dashboard dials to see more information.
Vital stats There is no fee to use this park. Welcome Center hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. from April to October, and 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday from November to March. The parking area and restrooms will be open year-round from 8 a.m. to a half hour after sunset. Wi-Fi available. For more information, call (800) 551-6949.
