Tahkenitch Landing
Tahkenitch Landing Campground sits on the shores of Tahkenitch Lake. The campground is located within the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, 9 miles north of Reedsport and 13 miles south of Florence, Oregon. The lake welcomes boating, swimming, and fishing for bass and trout. Hiking trails are nearby, providing rewarding walks through the dunes to the Pacific Ocean.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| Host/management | 13 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 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 | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 009 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 012 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 014 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 015 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 016 | Back-in | 21 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 018 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | 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 | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 025, 028 are listed accessible |
A boat ramp is provided and 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 2 - 8 have no turnarounds and are limited to tent camping or small campers. No water is available, so campers should bring a sufficient amount for drinking and washing.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Reedsport, OR: Travel north approximately 9 miles on Highway 101. The campground entrance is on east (right) side of the highway. From Florence, OR: Travel south approximately 13 miles on Highway 101. The campground entrance is on east (left) side of the highway.
| Nearest town | Reedsport, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43.8003° N, 124.1468° 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 ↗ | 9.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Honeyman Nursery ↗ | 10.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Florence RV & Automotive Specialist ↗ | 14.3 mi |
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Worth a stop
Nearby off-road vehicle trails at South Jetty provide hours of fun for off-road enthusiasts.
- 10.9 mi
- 11 miSiuslaw Vista Day Use ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miTahkenitch Dunes Trail ↗1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 0.4 miThree Mile Lake North3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miTahkenitch Creek3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miTahkenitch-Three Mile Tie Trl1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miOregon Dunes Trail0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miOregon Dunes Loop Trail4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miTahkenitch Dunes - Threemile Lake North Trailhead ↗Siuslaw National Forest
- 1 miTahkenitch Creek 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 9.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.8 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
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- US Coast Guard Station–Umpqua River, Administration and Equipment BuildingsBuilding · Winchester Bay · 9.8 mi
- Umpaqua River Light HouseStructure · Winchester Bay · 9.9 mi
Natural features
Tahkenitch Lake spans 2,118 acres. 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. Wildlife watching is a popular pastime for campers. Portions of the nearby beaches are protected as nesting areas for the snowy plover, which is a small shorebird with a tan tail and snowy white underside.
Recreation
Bird watching, boating, and fishing are popular activities at the lake. Fishing may yield cutthroat and steelhead trout, largemouth bass, and yellow perch. For a change of scenery, campers can cross the road to the Tahkenitch Dunes Trail, which weaves through a conifer forest and across an open section of dunes to a beach along the Pacific.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tahkenitch Landing?
Sites at Tahkenitch Landing are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Tahkenitch Landing?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Tahkenitch Landing have?
28 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Tahkenitch Landing?
The longest site here provides 40 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 pets allowed at Tahkenitch Landing?
Yes, pets are allowed at Tahkenitch Landing. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Tahkenitch Landing?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Tahkenitch Landing?
Sites 025 and 028 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Tahkenitch Landing?
Bird watching, boating, and fishing are popular activities at the lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Tahkenitch Landing?
Reedsport, Oregon. Nearby off-road vehicle trails at South Jetty provide hours of fun for off-road enthusiasts.
Source: Getting there
What if Tahkenitch Landing is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tahkenitch Campground (0.3 mi), Carter Lake (3.9 mi), and Waxmyrtle Campground (5.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby