Elk Lake Campground

Overview

Elk Lake Campground is located on the north end of Elk Lake along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway.

Recreation

Both motorized and non-motorized boating are allowed on Elk Lake providing the opportunity for swimming, fishing, windsurfing and water skiing. Hiking and horseback riding are popular activities on the Elk-Devils Trail, which follows an historic route from Elk Lake to the Wickiup Plains Trail, just west of Devils Lake.

Facilities

Elk Lake Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent-campers, however, electric hookups are not available. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. The campground has drinking water and vault toilets available. This campground also features a boat ramp to provide access to Elk Lake.

Natural Features

Elk Lake offers magnificent views of South Sister, Mt. Bachelor and numerous other mountainous features. Wetlands, diverse forests and rocky slopes near the campground provide habitat for shorebirds, porcupine, deer, bats and the occasional black bear.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which climbs from Central Oregon's high desert floor into the Cascade Range on a 66-mile drive winding through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Camp site features

Across 19 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 19 sites
  • Picnic table: all 19 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 19 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Bend, travel 33.1 miles southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46) to north end of Elk Lake.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

76 reviews
5 stars
40
4 stars
15
3 stars
8
2 stars
8
1 stars
5
Madeline C
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Reviewed a month ago
Site 17 was great. Private with a lake view and close access to the lake.
Kenjie W
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Enjoyed my one night stay. Campground was nice and clean. Will return back
Grace J
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Love this location and the lake
Lucy S
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Host was super helpful and grounds were in great condition! Elk lake bar and restaurant was super fun with live music!
Jennifer L
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Its great just as is
Carsten B
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Nice & old campground with narrow & tight driveways, great access to the lake. Avoid Site #15 & #16 at all costs - these sites are really one site & renting them separatley is not appropriate.
Availability

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Season dates

Peak season

May 28, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027

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Peak season

May 26, 2028 – Sep 23, 2028

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