Tahkenitch Area

Photo of hiker in wooded area surrounded by salal and dense coastal vegetation

Within easy access of Highway 101 Tahkenitch area, which is closed to OHV use, offers two traditional campgrounds, two boat launches and two trailheads are directly adjacent to Highway 101 and Tahkenitch Lake. The lake provides opportunities for bass fishing.

Tahkenitch Creek and Tahkenitch Dune trail provide opportunities to hike through the coastal forest, as well as access to the dunes and beach.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Snowy Plover restrictions in place March 15 - September 15
Restrictions:	This area is closed to OHV use. Watch for Snowy Plover Seasonal Beach Restrictions
Information Center:	Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Visitor Center

General Information

General Notes:

Map of Tahkenitch Area

map of the Tahkenitch Area showing recreation opportunities

Accessibility:

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Bicycling

SHOW

Camping & Cabins

SHOW

Fishing

SHOW

Hiking

HIDE

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

Tahkenitch Creek trail provides a little bit of everything the Dunes has to offer; forest, sand dunes, rivers and possible loop opportunites. Tahkenitch Dunes trail crosses a forested ridgeline and enters an expanse of large dunes before hitting the beach. The two trails can be connected for a longer hiking experience.

Along the beach the trail passes by nesting areas for the threatened shorebird, the snowy plover. Follow posted regulations and call ahead to find out about restrictions.

Backpacking

Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:

The Tahkenitch Area trails offer some of the best sand dunes backpacking.

Tahkenitch Creek Trail provides a little bit of everything the Dunes has to offer; forest, sand dunes, rivers and possible loop opportunites. Tahkenitch Dunes Trail crosses a forested ridgeline and enters an expanse of large dunes before hitting the beach.

The two trails can be connected for a longer hiking experience.

Along the beach the trail passes by nesting areas for the threatened shorebird, the snowy plover. Follow posted regulations and call ahead to find out about restrictions.