Tahkenitch Campground

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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

• Guidelines for a safe visit to the Siuslaw National Forest

  The Siuslaw’s campgrounds, day use areas, and trails continue to be open for public enjoyment. While you are visiting the Forest, please adhere to the following guidelines. These guidelines will help ensure a safe and healthy visit for you and your family, our employees and volunteers, and other visitors: 

  Please keep in mind that restrooms are generally cleaned and disinfected at least once daily at the more popular campgrounds and day use sites, and once to three times a week at other sites.

  Be prepared to provide your own soap, sanitizer, or disinfectant.

  If no trash receptacle is provided, please protect your public lands by packing out your waste and trash.

  For more information on COVID-19 in Oregon, please visit: https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19  

• Forest Service-operated campsites on the Siuslaw National Forest are currently available by online reservation only. This policy allows us to continue providing camping opportunities to the public while still mitigating COVID concerns. 

  Visitors can make reservations online through this website (preferred), or via phone by calling the recreation.gov phone line at 877-444-6777. If you call this number, please be prepared for longer-than-usual wait times. Please note that the Siuslaw National Forest does not have any control over the recreation.gov phone line, so we ask you to please prepare by making reservations well in advance.

• 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

Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a "no show" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know. 

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

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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

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