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 115 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.Vital stats
Campground has both reservable and first-come, first-served campsites. All yurts
reservable. Call 1-800-452-5687 for reservations. 94 electrical (maximum site 50
feet); 16 yurts; hiker/biker camp. 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 change)
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Electrical hookup: $12
Hiker/Biker: $4
Yurt: $27
Extra vehicle: $5
May 1 to September 30
Full rate: $16
Electrical hookup: $16
Hiker/Biker: $4
Yurt: $27
Extra vehicle: $5
Services
Camping Accessible camping Electric
Yurts, cabins, tepees OR wagons Showers Dump station
Reservations Hiker/Biker Group shelter
Reservable group shelter Picnicking Wildlife watching
Bird watching Terrestrial mammal watching Native plant
Boating Boat ramp Fishing
Swimming Hiking trail Bicycle trail
Forest Lake ADA restroom
Year-round Restrooms
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