radar station b-71

Radar Station B-71 is a rare survivor of the 65 early-warning radar stations that were built along the west coast during World War II. The cinderblock buildings are clad in wood siding and shingled roofs with fake windows and dormers to disguise the facility as a farm; although given the fog, chilly temperatures even in August and steepness of the terrain, we wondered how well it would have withstood scrutiny. While one cannot enter the buildings, it was still quite interesting to walk the grounds, examine the reasonably well preserved buildings and read the interpretive signs. The radar station is located along the narrow unpaved Coastal Drive which is part of the 9 mile (14.5k) Coastal Drive Loop. The loop is accessed by exiting the Redwood Hwy, US-101, just south of the bridge over the Klamath River onto Klamath Beach Rd which, after about 4 miles (6.4k), becomes the unpaved Coastal Drive as it turns to the left to head south along the coast. The radar station is about 0.8 miles (1.3k) after the road becomes unpaved. There are a few areas to pull off the road in order to stop and get out for a better look by walking down a rather steep but short trail; if you prefer not to walk down, there are some views from above looking down upon the site. To return to the Redwood Hwy, continue south on Coastal Drive for about another 0.7 mile (1.1k) and turn left onto the paved Alder Camp Rd which connects back with Klamath Beach Rd and a right turn takes one back to the Redwood Hwy.

We traveled the OR-CA coast and stopped at all sites pertaining to WWIIThis was easy to get to and so very interesting to learn aboutA important part of the protection of the west coast during WWII

I just added this property to TripAdvisor and see that there is one review already :-)My husband and I found this attraction along the Coastal Drive. That is the road that is the remains of the 19th Century stagecoach and wagon road. Parts of it are closed due to earth slippage, but the parts that are still drivable are decent gravel. This section is *not* suitable for RVs. If you have an RV and can walk 2-3 miles with uphill grades, you can park near the end of the old (destroyed) Klamath Bridge. There is a stone bear there and a couple of informational signs. Radar Station B-71 was an "early-warning" radar station, one of 65 built during WWII. The radar station itself is pretty cool. They built it to look like a farmhouse and barn, and it is still in very good condition. We tried to peek inside, but you can't see anything. The surrounding vegetation has all grown up since this radar station was decommissioned, so you have to use your imagination to guess what the views would have been in WWII.It's fairly easy to get to and there is parking for a few cars. You walk down a footpath for about 100 yards or so, but it's not difficult. The buildings are in a sort of meadow. This atttraction is off the beaten path but is interesting!

Rustic location accessible by cars or pickups only. Very special piece of history. Beautiful views. Worth the visit.