Lakeside

The City of Lakeside, located on the Southern Oregon Coast, has a population of 1,545. In the early 1940’s Lakeside was a known retreat for Hollywood’s rich and famous.

Major events during the year begin on Mother’s Day weekend with our Crawdad Festival. The Independence Day Celebration held at the County Park includes vendors, a car show and a fabulous fireworks display. The first week in August is the Columbia Drag Boat Association’s annual Drag Boat Races on Tenmile Lake. The annual community tree lighting is the first Saturday in December.

Several resorts are in the surrounding area that accommodate RV and/or tent campers. Wildlife species found around the area include, elk, deer, beaver, raccoon, opossum, river otters, muskrats, nutria, red and gray foxes, bear, and cougar, majestic bald eagles, osprey and great blue heron as well as several duck species.

Tenmile Lake has 42+ miles of shoreline and encompasses 3,000 surface acres of fishing and water sport fun. Many Pro Bass tournaments are held at the lake. A marina is available to rent small boats or you can enjoy the fishing dock and try your skills at catching largemouth bass, steelhead, black crappie, yellow perch or rainbow trout along with other fish species.

Lakeside is also a prime location for enjoying the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. ATV, dune buggy rentals and sandy beaches are only minutes away!