USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Tahkenitch Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States · in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 30
- Hookups
- 24 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 85 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- TAHKENITCH C.G. (NFSR 1090000) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Siuslaw National Forest
- Nearest town
- Reedsport
- Address
- Oregon Dunes Visitor Center, Reedsport, OR, 97467
- Phone
- 541-271-6000
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
26 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Across the road is Tahkenitch Lake. The name Tahkenitch means "lake of many fingers." Fishing here can be relaxing and rewarding.
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 fishing are popular at nearby Tahkenitch Lake. Fishing may yield cutthroat and steelhead trout, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.
Facilities
This facility has 23 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.
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 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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.
Charges & 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 42° | 33° | 63° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 41° | 31° | 67° | 2 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 41° | 35° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 44° | 34° | 73° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 49° | 43° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 51° | 47° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 55° | 50° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 57° | 54° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 55° | 50° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 52° | 45° | 80° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 47° | 37° | 68° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 42° | 35° | 61° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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