Despite its close proximity to Highway 101, Tugman State Park is relatively unknown -- a private hideaway on the wondrous south coast. Situated on Eel Lake near the community of Lakeside, Tugman offers 94 campsites with electric/water hookups tucked away in a mature stand of shore pines. The day-use area has a restroom and gazebo-style shelter surrounded by broad green lawns.
There's plenty of space for large and small groups to enjoy themselves. The waters of Eel Lake are outstanding for fishing, swimming, canoeing, sailing and boating. A trail around the south end of the lake allows hikers to get away from the developed area of the park and explore the lakes many inlets. Maybe you'll catch glimpses of osprey, crane, eagle, deer and other forest creatures as you walk through forests of spruce, cedar, fir, and alder.
The famous Oregon Dunes Recreation area is less than a mile away. Tugman is centrally located for visitors wishing to explore the Oregon coast from Reedsport to Coos Bay.
Eel Lake is brimming with fishing opportunities. The brush-lined shore, steep drop-off and underwater structure makes it the perfect lake for a bass boat and bass fishing. The lake has a good population of largemouth bass (some running up to five pounds), and other fish species include crappie, rainbow trout (which are stocked), steelhead, and coho salmon. All coho, even those under 15 inches must be released. There is a fully-accessible fishing dock at the day use area near the boat ramp. Trout and bass are often caught from the dock.
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Vital stats
94 electrical (maximum site 50 feet); 16 yurts; hiker/biker camp. Call 1-800-452-5687 for reservations. For information or to cancel your reservation, call 541-759-3604. For information only, call 541-888-4902 or toll-free (800) 551-6949.
Park rates (subject to rate changes; winter, emergency or other closures)
May 1 to September 30
Electrical/Water hookup: $16
Hiker/Biker: $4
Yurt: $27
Extra vehicle: $5
| | October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Electrical/Water hookup: $12
Hiker/Biker: $4
Yurt: $27
Extra vehicle: $5
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Services
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Camping |
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Accessible camping |
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Electric |
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Yurts, cabins, tepees OR wagons |
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Showers |
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Dump station |
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Reservations |
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Hiker/Biker |
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Group shelter |
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Reservable group shelter |
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Picnicking |
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Wildlife watching |
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Bird watching |
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Terrestrial mammal watching |
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Native plant |
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Boating |
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Boat ramp |
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Fishing |
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Swimming |
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Hiking trail |
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Bicycle trail |
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Forest |
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Lake |
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ADA restroom |
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Year-round |
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Restrooms |
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