Kilchis Point Reserve
Native History
Learn more about Tillamook Bay’s Native American history at Kilchis Point, once home of one of the largest permanent Native American villages on the northern Oregon Coast.
Pioneer Settlement
Kilchis Point is steeped in local history. It was home of Tillamook Bay’s first pioneer settler, build site of Tillamook County’s first ship, The Morning Star, and a key location for the region’s early logging industry.
Natural Beauty
After strolling through the native plant garden and forest trails, spend some time observing the wildlife at the Caitlin Heusser Bird Watching Station near where the Kilchis River enters Tillamook Bay.