Tahkenitch Campground

3·45 reviews
·Siuslaw National Forest

Overview

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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (25 of 29 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 1:00 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (There are variety of Driveway Entry. Such as back in and pull through.)

  • Firepit

    (25 of 29 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 8)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Picnic Table

    (25 of 29 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

Natural Features

TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND - Credits:
TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND - Credits:
TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND - Credits:
Paved entry with kiosk and fee tube in front of parking area and large evergreen shrub tree. - Credits: USFS

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.

Recreation

Paved entry with kiosk and fee tube in front of parking area and large evergreen shrub tree. - Credits: USFS

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.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-Up to 50ft

  • rv-Up to 50ft

  • trailer-Up to 50ft

Nearby Attractions

The campground is a few miles from off-road vehicle trails on the dunes.

Additional Information