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Elk Lake Campground Deschutes National Forest Oregon

Elk Lake Overview

Elk Lake Scenic Sign

Elk Lake Campground has 20 delightful campsites located in a conifer forest, and on a hill above the lake in the Deschutes National Forest. The sites are relatively small (trailers/RVs up to 30 feet) and 4 are for tent only.

Campground amenities include drinking water and a vault toilet. A boat ramp is also located within the campground. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grate. Cell service is good in the area.

Elk Lake Area Recreation

The area and lake offers some nice fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, windsurfing and other water sport activities. You can also enjoy, picnicking, hiking and horseback riding (bring your own horse).

Other campgrounds in the area you may also be interested in include: Little Fawn, South – Hosmer Lake, Point, Mallard Marsh, Soda Creek and Quinn Meadow Horse Camp.

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Amenities
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service - Good
  • Drinking Water
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
Activities
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Boating (non motorized)
  • Canoeing
  • Creek
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Paddle boarding (SUP)
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Sailing
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing
Cascade Lakes Highway
Oregon 97413
541 383-5300
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Campsite Types
  • ADA
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  • Trailer
# of Campsites:

20

Campsite Vehicle Size:

22 to 30 feet.

Season:

Early June – Late September

Elevation:

4,900

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One Comment on “Elk Lake”

  1. Hi! Does site 15 have enough room for two 4 person tents? Or one 6 person tent?
    Also, is there overflow parking if we have two vehicles?
    Thank you!

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