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Tahkenitch Campground

43.7962° N / 124.1491° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Tracked from May 1, 202724 monitored sites

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Tahkenitch Campground

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233110

When Tahkenitch Campground reopens

Tahkenitch Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
1

Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 24 monitored sites

Of the 69 tracked site-nights (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 69 open for online reservation.

Where the open windows are

0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 69 of 69 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

May 1 – May 3, 2027
Not open online0%
Open site-nights69 / 69
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 69
Weekday openings20
Weekend openings40

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 20 fall on weekdays and 40 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 60 open site-nights on mapped sites; 69 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

May 2027 – May 2027
02040608069MAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

May holds the most room. 69 of 69 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 20 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
01  3
04  3
05  3
06  3
07  3

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

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Coverage

Campsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.

Stays and site detail

60 open site-nights across 20 sites at Tahkenitch Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 20 2-night, 20 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 01.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 4 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft. 7 sites of 20 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

All 20 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
0113 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
04Not recordedNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
05Not recordedNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
0621 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
0725 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
0820 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
0920 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
1017 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
1224 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
1421 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
1521 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
16Not recordedNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
1836 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
19Not recordedNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
21Not recordedNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
23Not recordedNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
26Not recordedNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
2725 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
2950 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
3020 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027

About Tahkenitch Campground

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.

24 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups20 shadedFire pitsMax party 8

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.

Oregon Dunes Visitor Center, Reedsport, OR 97467541-271-6000
BirdingCampingHikingWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Tahkenitch Campground?

Reservations for Tahkenitch Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 69 of 69 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Tahkenitch Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Tahkenitch Campground?

20 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Tahkenitch Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

2 of the 20 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 13 of those 20 sites have a recorded maximum length and 7 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Tahkenitch Campground?

May 2027, with 69 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 69.

When is the next open date at Tahkenitch Campground?

Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Tahkenitch Campground begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.

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