Tugman State Park is a little south of Reedsport, next to Eel Lake. You can walk to the lake from your campsite. You are a little more likely to get a spot here when all the other Oregon coast state parks are filled. Guess because it is not right on the beach. Two-thirds of the parks sites are on a first come basis.
I was walking Jake by a couple throwing sticks out in the lake for their retrievers to get, when Jake ran in to join them. First time I have seen him swim.
Jake on a trail that goes a little way along the lake.
Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area is nearby. There are Roosevelt elk there–the males in one section, females and young elk in another. They are pretty used to being on display and not phased by barking dogs or yelling people.
