| William M. 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. Visitors might be able to catch glimpses of osprey, crane, eagle, deer and other forest creatures as you walk through forests of spruce, cedar, fir, and alder. The 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 make 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, steelhead, and coho salmon. All coho, even those fewer than 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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| | | Facilities: William M. Tugman State Park provides restrooms, campsites, showers, group shelter, and boating facilities. Best Time To Visit: William M. Tugman State Park is open year-round. Fees: Campsite and parking fees are charged. Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is provided. Rules: Unknown Directions: To reach William M. Tugman State Park from North Bend start out going north on US-101 N toward California St. Continue to follow US-101 N for 23.8 miles. Turn slight right for 0.1 miles. Turn slight right onto OR-38. Continue to follow OR-38 for 0.4 miles. Turn right onto N 3rd St. for 0.1 miles. From Reedsport take US-101 south for 8.0 miles. End at William M. Tugman State Park. Map: Click here for a map to William M. Tugman State Park Reservations: Reservations are accepted for William M. Tugman State Park. | | |
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| | | | | Address | | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | | 725 Summer Street NE, Suite C | | Salem, Oregon 97301 |
| | | Phone | | General: (800) 551-6949 | |
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