Tahkenitch Campground
This campground is closed for the off-season
Tahkenitch Campground is a beautiful camping destination located in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, 8 miles north of Reedsport. The campground offers some very secluded sites surrounded by local coastal shrubbery, with some other sites that are more open. Three hiking trails can be accessed next to the campground, leading to Threemile Lake and the Tahkenitch Dunes.
Across the road is Tahkenitch Lake. The name Tahkenitch means "lake of many fingers." Fishing here can be relaxing and rewarding.
This facility has 30 campsites and 1 host site. All sites are currently available by reservation only. The campground is equipped with campfire rings, drinking water, flush toilets, and picnic tables. Parking aprons are paved and the nearest waste station is at Honeyman State Park, about 10 miles north of campground. No electric hookups are available.
Need to Know
- No RV hookups provided
- For more information on Siuslaw National Forest, click here
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Natural Features
The campground is within reach of coastal forests, expansive dunes, Tahkenitch Lake, and the Pacific Ocean. Many sites are heavily wooded and secluded, separated by a thick understory.
Douglas fir and wild berries are can be seen throughout the campground. The lake spans 1,674 acres. Roosevelt elk, pelicans, sea lions, and bald eagles are just some of the wildlife that live in this area.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is a few miles from off-road vehicle trails on the dunes.
Recreation
The adjacent day use area serves as the trailhead for Tahkenitch Dunes Trail, Threemile Lake Trail, and Threemile Lake South Trail. All three trails are good for sand play and scenery. Tahkenitch Dunes Trail goes through a mile of conifer forest, opening onto the dunes with views of the ocean. The trail then enters a smaller stand of shore pine and completes its journey at the Pacific Coast.
Boating and swimming are popular at nearby Tahkenitch Lake. Fishing may yield cutthroat and steelhead trout, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.
Changes & Cancellations
Normally, a campsite will be released to first-come, first-serve status if it is not occupied within the first 24 hours of the arrival time on the reservation. This campground does not have any first-come, first-serve sites available at this time; with this in mind, the 24-hour arrival policy is temporarily suspended until further notice.
Contact Information
Mailing
Oregon Dunes Visitor Center 855 Highway 101 Reedsport OR 97467
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-271-6000
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Reedsport: Drive north for 8 miles on Highway 101. The campground entrance is on the west (left) side of the highway.
From Florence: Drive south for 14 miles on Highway 101. The campground entrance is on the west (right) side of the highway.
Available Campsites
- Site 03, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 12/13, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
