Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes
Tyee Campground, located 6 miles south of Florence, is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The small campground sits on the northern banks of the Siltcoos River near the Siltcoos Lake outlet. Many campers bring kayaks for paddling up and down the river. This is a great campground for kids to play and anglers to try their luck from the riverbank.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 02 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 03 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 04 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 05 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 06 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 07 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 08 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 09 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 20 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Campground amenities include vault toilets and a boat ramp. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring with a grill attached. Parking aprons are paved and a dump station is within 4 miles at Honeyman State Park. The campground has 14 sites, all of which are available by reservation only.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Booking | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. All Tyee campsites require a digital reservation and payment. |
| Fees | Camping: $22 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit Day use: $5/Day/Vehicle or valid recreation pass. |
| Rules | Camping Regulations Metal detection policy |
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Getting there
From Florence, OR, travel south on Highway 101 for six miles to Pacific Avenue. Turn left onto Pacific Avenue and travel approximately 100 feet. The campground entrance is located on the right (south) side of Pacific Avenue.
| Nearest town | Reedsport, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43.8845° N, 124.1204° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and 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.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | RV Dump Station ↗ | 3.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Honeyman Nursery ↗ | 4.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Florence RV & Automotive Specialist ↗ | 8.4 mi |
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Worth a stop
Boating is available at Tahkenitch Lake, Siltcoos Lake, and Siltcoos River. Off-road vehicle riding trails weave along the nearby dunes at South Jetty.
- 5.2 miSiuslaw Vista Day Use ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miRed Buggy OHV Trail0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.8 miSiltcoos Lake Trail2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miIncinerator OHV Trail A0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.9 miIncinerator OHV Trail0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.2 miLagoon Trail ↗0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miWoahink OHV Trail0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.1 miLagoon Trailhead ↗Siuslaw National Forest
- 1.2 miSiltcoos Lake Trailhead ↗Siuslaw National Forest
- 1.3 miStagecoach Trailhead ↗Siuslaw National Forest
- 1.3 miWaxmyrtle Trailhead ↗Siuslaw National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Devil's Staircase Wilderness begins about 12.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.2 miDevil's Staircase Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 30,787 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Siuslaw River Bridge No. 01821Structure · Florence · 5.5 mi
- William Kyle and Sons, BuildingBuilding · Florence · 5.7 mi
- Edwin E. Benedict HouseBuilding · Florence · 6.8 mi
Natural features
A few sites are secluded by coastal shrubbery and other sites are located in an open meadow alongside the water. The Siltcoos River flows west past the campground, starting its journey at the 3,164-acre Siltcoos Lake and emptying into the Pacific Ocean. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area boasts the largest coastal dunes system in North America. Roosevelt elk, panfish, and bald eagles are just some of the wildlife that live in this area.
Recreation
Hikers can enjoy expansive nearby beaches and explore dune formations above the Siltcoos River. Meanwhile, anglers have a chance to catch coho salmon and bird watchers can view a variety of shorebirds and waterfowl.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes?
Sites at Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes?
Camping: $22 per night for single unit, two vehicle limit Day use: $5/Day/Vehicle or valid recreation pass.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes have?
15 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes?
The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes?
Parking aprons are paved and a dump station is within 4 miles at Honeyman State Park.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Camping Regulations Metal detection policy
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes?
Hikers can enjoy expansive nearby beaches and explore dune formations above the Siltcoos River. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes?
Reedsport, Oregon. Boating is available at Tahkenitch Lake, Siltcoos Lake, and Siltcoos River.
Source: Getting there
What if Tyee Campground - Oregon Dunes is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Driftwood (1.1 mi), Lagoon Campground (1.1 mi), and Waxmyrtle Campground (1.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby