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Tahkenitch Campground

Tahkanitch Campground HWY 101 entrance sign
TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
Tahkanitch Information Board
Paved entry with kiosk and fee tube in front of parking area and large evergreen shrub tree.
TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Tahkenitch Campground

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. 

Number of accommodations: 23

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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23 Sites Available

Site
Price
01, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests
Price not available
02, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
03, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
04, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
05, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
08, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests
Price not available
09, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
12, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
16, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
19, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
21, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
23, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
26, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (68)

What Guests Are Saying

Tahkenitch Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere with ample opportunities for exploration, including nearby hiking trails and access to the beach. Many campers appreciate the privacy of certain sites and the clean, well-maintained facilities, although some noted issues with the reservation system and bathroom accessibility. While road noise and mosquitoes were concerns for some, overall experiences highlight the campground's charm and potential for enjoyable stays amidst the natural beauty of the Oregon coast.

Review Summary

3.1
68 reviews
5
20.6%
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4
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3
22.1%
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14.7%
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Carrie E

Verified

August 1, 2022 Stayed at: 19, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND

1

The bathrooms were locked, the table at our site was rotted and not use able. No host on site. I will never stay there again.

George E

Verified

July 26, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND

4

My wife and I enjoyed the campground. It is pretty tight. The road is Okay but most of the sites are built to accommodate tenting, class C vehicles or small trailers. We were in space 07 with our trailer and pickup with an overall length of about 38 ft. I don't think any of the sites or the road would be suitable for any but the smallest class A's. There is good water and lots of shade!
The fire pits are unusually tall metal things, around 2 ft. high, that block most of the heat if you want to sit around the fire, Weird for enjoying a nice campfire.
There are a couple trails over the sand dunes to the ocean. The lakes in the area are beautiful and nice for canoes or kayaks.

Gayle C

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: 27, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND

3

Pretty spot, but loud hwy noise. Lots of confusion between Tahkenitch and Tahkenitch Landing campground from nearly everyone who pulled in. Bathrooms not working but men's unlocked and costs the same. One vault toilet for entire campground.

Jessica W

Verified

February 7, 2022 Stayed at: 18, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND

2

Site barely fit a small tent

Odalis S

Verified

September 11, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND

1

dirty. No womens bathroom. Host was rude

Jessica G

Verified

September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND

3

Very nice campground, just be aware that many of the sites that say they can fit a trailer cannot. If you are pulling a camper, you may want to check ahead to make sure there is actually room for it to fit…. Also, love how there is hiking trails to the beach right there and it is close to the lake

Caren B

Verified

August 29, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND

3

There is a lot to do AROUND this campground (including a great dunes hike loop that starts at the parking lot, tahkenitch lake across the highway). The campground itself? Very small, largely uneven sites with tent site VERY close to the fire ring, no general open area except for heavily used day use area outside of the campground. Clean, but small. And RIGHT on highway with abundant road noise. Trees provide some privacy at some sites. Bathrooms were clean, but only 1 of two stalls was in order. Biggest problem was that there was apparently double booking of our site (host was expecting someone else - but they never showed). Not sure but seems like this is a Recreation.gov problem that should be solved/addressed. Overall? Good safe place to pitch a tent in a pinch and we had a good time in the area but I would not choose this campground again.

Leonard K

August 23, 2021

1

Avoid campsite 22 at all cost. It is extremely small, and it is on the way to campsite 21. Thus, there is no privacy. There is also road noise from 101. The campground is also crowded and cramped.

Jammie B

Verified

August 23, 2021 Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND

4

The campground is nice. The only thing we didn't care for were the fact that most of the sites were accessed by stairs or step type areas. And from what we could tell, a lot of the sites were meant to share with another family. They were close together with no privacy. Or you had to walk through one to get to another. But not all of them are like that. I would suggest a visit to scout good sites ahead of time before booking. Bathrooms were clean and stocked. The hiking trails are really nice!

Paul W

Verified

August 20, 2021 Stayed at: 18, Loop: AREA TAHKENITCH CAMPGROUND

4

Nice campground, once you get off road

Location Tahkenitch Campground

Address:
Oregon Dunes Visitor Center
Reedsport, OR, 97467
United States

Highway access

Tahkenitch Campground is accessible via Highway 101, which is located immediately to the east of the campground entrance.

Latitude & Longitude: 43.7958 / -124.149

Elevation: 13 feet

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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