Elk Bend Recreation Site
Campground · Oregon · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Nw Oregon Tillamook Field Office (Bureau of Land Management OR) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 40
- People per site
- 968 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Want to camp?
Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk. During months with reduced sunlight, potable water may be turned off. Be prepared to bring your own wash and drinking water.
Reserve a site at one of our four campgrounds on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App. You must download before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage.
A place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the electronic age. Elk Bend is the Bureau of Land Management’s group campground within the Nestucca River Recreation Area. The campground sits along the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway and newly designated Nestucca Wild and Scenic River. The Byway takes travelers on a slow, leisurely route that winds through Oregon's Coast Range. The Nestucca River is renowned for fishing opportunities and beauty.
Recreation
A small group campground offering 5 individual campsites in the Oregon Coast Range.
Facilities
Each campsite contains a picnic table and fire ring. A centralized paved parking area is centralized up on the Nestucca Back Country Byway. There is one vault toilet and seasonal potable drinking water.
Natural Features
Nestucca Wild and Scenic River
Nearby Attractions
The Nestucca Off-Highway Vehicle Area is located in the Nestucca Backcountry Byway, and includes Whipup Flat, Elk Flat, and Grassy Flat. Oregon ATV permits required.
Charges & Cancellations
Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: Camp
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Elk Bend Recreation Site
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 01:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camp | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 40 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Coastal Hwy 101 at Beaver: Turn right onto Blaine Road. Drive 7 miles to reach the Nestucca Byway.
From Willamina: Take Willamina Creek Road, to Coast Creek Road, to Gilbert Creek Road, to Bald Mountain Access Road , to Bible Creek Road to the Nestucca Byway.
From Carlton: Take Meadow Lake Road west 12 miles, continue onto the Nestucca Byway.
45.28287, -123.54032 · 45°16'58.3"N 123°32'25.2"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 12.4 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 5.8 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 5.9 | 11.6 | 14.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Campground fee of $75 per night up to 25 people. Each additional person is $2.50 per night. Additional service fees apply and are non-refundable.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Elk Bend Recreation Site
- Can you reserve a site at Elk Bend Recreation Site?
- Yes, Elk Bend Recreation Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Elk Bend Recreation Site have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Elk Bend Recreation Site?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Elk Bend Recreation Site.
- Does Elk Bend Recreation Site have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Elk Bend Recreation Site?
- Campfires are allowed at Elk Bend Recreation Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Elk Bend Recreation Site
- Alder Glen Recreation Site 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fan Creek Recreation Site 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dovre Recreation Site 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rocky Bend Group Campground 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hebo Lake Campground 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Castle Rock Group Campground 15.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sandbeach Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area 20.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Dunes Campground - Sand Lake Recreation Area 20.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Nestucca River Back Country Byway 3.8 mi · Facility
- South Lake Dispersed Area 10.5 mi · Campground
- Hebo Lake Day Use 12.9 mi · Facility
- Tillamook to Newport 17 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 503-375-5646
- Email blm_or_no_mail@blm.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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