Can you reserve a site at Elk Lake Campground?

Yes, Elk Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Elk Lake Campground have?

22 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Elk Lake Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Elk Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Elk Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Elk Lake Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Elk Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Elk Lake Campground, Oregon — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

19 bookable sites
22 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Loop 1, Loop 2

Site types

19 Standard Nonelectric
3 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

22 campsites at Elk Lake Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	6	🐾
002	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
003	Loop 1	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	6	🐾
004	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	6	🐾
005	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	6	🐾
006	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
007	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
008	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
009	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
010	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
011	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	22 ft	6	🐾
012	Loop 1	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	6	🐾
013	Loop 1	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	6	🐾
014	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
015	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
016	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
017	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
018	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
019	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
020	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	6	🐾
021	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
022	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

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

43.98064, -121.80711 · 43°58'50.3"N 121°48'25.6"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	10.2	7.2	7.9	6.6	4.6	2.7	0.7	0.8	2.1	5.6	9.9	11.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Elk Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Elk Lake Campground?: Yes, Elk Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Elk Lake Campground have?: 22 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Elk Lake Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Elk Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Elk Lake Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Elk Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Elk Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Elk Lake Campground

Point Campground - Deschutes 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Fawn Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mallard Marsh Campground 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lava Lake Campground 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Soda Creek Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Lava Lake 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Lake 0.3 mi · Facility
South Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
Sparks Lake Boating Site 4.1 mi · Facility
Devils Lake 4.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.

Elk Lake Campground