Tahkenitch Campground
Siuslaw National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Reedsport, OR, OR
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$44 per night
Rating: 3.1 out of 5 (68 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tahkenitch-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful destination in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area with access to three hiking trails, Threemile Lake, and Tahkenitch Lake. Campers praise the scenic setting and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Northern Elephant Seal, American Beaver, Great Blue Heron, and Northwestern Garter Snake present in the area
Insider tips for Tahkenitch Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Select a site carefully as spacing is tight and sites vary in layout Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no water or sewer hookups
Skip Tahkenitch Campground if: You need full hookups — only electric available on select sites with no water/sewer. You have a large RV — sites are noted as very small with room for only one car. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally. Restroom reliability is critical to your trip — Google reviews mention restroom failures.
Best time to visit Tahkenitch Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Tahkenitch Landing (Reedsport, OR), Carter Lake (REEDSPORT, OR), Waxmyrtle Campground (Reedsport, OR), Siltcoos Sand Camping (Reedsport, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tahkenitch Campground
Cell signal at Tahkenitch Campground (Reedsport, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Select a site carefully as spacing is tight and sites vary in layout
Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no water or sewer hookups
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Reedsport: Drive north for 8 miles on Highway 101. The campground entrance is on the west (left) side of the highway. From Florence: Drive south for 14 miles on Highway 101. The campground entrance is on the west (right) side of the highway.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Siuslaw National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Siuslaw National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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