William M. Tugman State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 759-3604
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert General advisorySeasonal Notice: showers are available only to registered campers from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Posted by the park 2026-10-01. Official alert
Alert General advisoryEmerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following… (more)
Emerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following these firewood tips: • Buy locally harvested firewood at or near your destination. • Buy certified heat-treated firewood ahead of time, if available.
Posted by the park 2022-08-19. Official alert
Overview
In Coos County, in Lakeside, William M. Tugman State Park covers about 560 acres.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers. There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open for day use: year round Open for camping: year round
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
Reservations required for yurt stays.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Are pets allowed in the yurts? Tugman State Park has 8 pet friendly yurts. These are the only yurts that pets are allowed. To reserve a pet friendly yurt please call Reservations at 1-800-452-5687.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-round Camping Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Reservations required for yurt stays.
• 93 electrical sites with water (2 have accessible design)
• 16 yurts (3 have accessible design; 8 pet-friendly)
• Flush toilets and showers (campers only)
• Hiker/biker camp
• RV dump station
• Firewood for sale | — | 93 electrical sites with water (2 have accessible design); Hiker/biker campShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Year-round Camping
Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Reservations required for yurt stays.
- 93 electrical sites with water (2 have accessible design)
- 16 yurts (3 have accessible design; 8 pet-friendly)
- Flush toilets and showers (campers only)
- Hiker/biker camp
- RV dump station
- Firewood for sale
Where is the nearest RV dump station?
There is a dump station available just before the entrance of Tugman's overnight camp.
Can I bring my own firewood?
Please protect the Pacific Northwest from invasive species by getting your firewood at the campground (firewood bundles can be purchased from the camp hosts), or close to it. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference. For more information, visit dontmovefirewood.org.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Are there any campsites or yurts on or with a view of Eel Lake?
No. However, Eel Lake/Tugman State Park Day Use is accessable by trail from the Tugman Overnight Campground.
Things to do
Canoeing and kayakingBoatingFishingWildlife viewing and birdingSwimmingHikingCampingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
This page offers images of William M. Tugman State Park with descriptions of accessible areas. Our hope is that this information will help you as you plan your trip here and that you can determine whether the park's facilities meets your accessibility needs.
Accessible amenities: Kayaking, Hot Shower, Fishing, Camping
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Are ATV's allowed in the park?
ATV's are not allowed to be operated in the park.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Lakeside
- Coordinates
- 43.5990, -124.1803
- Phone
- (541) 759-3604
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Dec 22, 2023
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology