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Tahkenitch Landing Campground
On the shores of Tahkenitch Lake sits Tahkenitch Landing Campground, 9 miles north of Reedsport, Oregon. Sites that fit tents or small campers sit on the rim of the lake, while larger sites that accommodate RVs are up the hill overlooking the lake. The grassy campground is hugged by coastal trees and shrubbery, including mixed pine and cedar. Each campsite comes with a picnic table and a fire ring with grill. Vault toilets are onsite and families can enjoy picnicking in the day-use picnic area. Sites 1 - 8 have no turnarounds and are limited to tent camping or small campers. No drinking water is available, so campers should bring a sufficient amount.
The 2,118 acre lake welcomes boating, swimming and fishing for bass and trout. Tahkenitch Dunes Trail is nearby. Wildlife watching is a popular pastime for campers. Portions of the nearby estuary are protected nesting areas for the snowy plover, a small shorebird with a tan tail and snowy white underside.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 7/12/24: Tahkenitch Boat Ramp is closed for repairs. For access to Tahkenitch Lake, please use the boat ramp at Tahkenitch Landing Campground and Day Use Area where several campsites have been converted to parking areas allowing for increased visitation. We apologize for the inconvenience. All campsites in ODNRA now require a digital reservation and payment. |
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| Reservations: | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. All Tahkenitch Landing campsites require a digital reservation and payment. Note that the Siuslaw National Forest does not have any control over the Recreation.gov phone line; wait times are expected to be longer-than-usual. |
| Fees: | Camping: $22 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit Day use: $5/Day/Vehicle or valid recreation pass. |
| Open Season: | Year Round |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Camping Regulations |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites. |
| Operated By: | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Information Center: | Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Visitor Center |
General Information
Directions:From Reedsport, OR: Travel north approximately 9 miles on Highway 101. The campground entrance is on the east (right) side of Highway 101.
From Florence, OR: Travel south approximately 13 miles on Highway 101. The campground entrance is on the east (left) side of the highway.
General Notes:
Accessibility:
Find more accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests here.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:| No. of Sites | 27 sites |
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:| No. of Sites | 27 |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | no |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing: Shore, boat and dock fishing| Fish Species | Largemouth bass, yellow perch, coho salmon |
| Fishing Mode | Bank, boat, dock |
| Water Temperature | Mixed cold/warm |
| Fishing Method | Bait & lure |
Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:| Species | good birding |
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Alerts & Warnings
- Tahkenitch Boat Ramp Closed for Repairs
- Use northern route to access Drift Creek Falls
- Potential high water at Old Bark Sand Camping
- Sweet Creek Falls Homestead Trail bridge failure
- Delays and temporary road closures for Forest Service Roads 3200, 2500, & 2127
- Roads temporarily inaccessible for stream restoration
- Intermittent forest road work and delays north of Hebo
- Forest Road 789 - Poor Condition
