Little Fawn Campground

Campground · Oregon · 7 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7
Bookable sites
30 ft
Max rig length
up to 75
People per site
4,920 ft
Elevation
LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP

Overview

Little Fawn Group Camp, 37 miles southwest of the town of Bend, is located on the southeastern shores of Elk Lake.

Recreation

Elk Lake provides the opportunity for boating, windsurfing, water skiing, fishing and swimming. A nice beach and large day-use area provide plenty of shoreline for swimming. A boat ramp is located within the campground.

Facilities

Little Fawn Group Camp offers all single-family camp sites and on a First Come First Serve. The campground accommodates tent and RV camping, but electrical hookups are not available. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

From various points around Elk Lake you can catch glimpses of South Sister and Mt. Bachelor. Wetlands, diverse forests and rocky slopes near the campground provide habitat for shorebirds, porcupine, deer, bats and the occasional black bear.

Nearby Attractions

Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument, draw visitors to the region as well. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which climbs through the Cascades on a 66-mile drive weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.

The facts

  • Season: Tentative Opening: May 30, 2025 – September 28, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 7 bookable sites
  • 8 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 30 ft
  • Up to 75 people per site
  • Loops: AREA LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP, LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP

Site types

  • 7 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

8 campsites at Little Fawn Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
LFG021-31AREA LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMPManagementBack InGravelLakefront30 ft75 🐾
004LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMPStandard NonelectricBack In——30 ft6 🐾
005LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMPStandard NonelectricPull Through——30 ft6 🐾
006LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMPStandard NonelectricBack In——24 ft6 🐾
007LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMPStandard NonelectricPull Through——30 ft6 🐾
008LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMPStandard NonelectricBack In——30 ft6 🐾
009LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMPStandard NonelectricPull Through——30 ft6 🐾
010LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMPStandard NonelectricPull Through——24 ft6 🐾

Getting there

From Bend, travel southwest on Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway for 35.5 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 4625 and travel 1.7 miles east to the campground entrance.

43.96306, -121.79583 · 43°57'47.0"N 121°47'45.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in10.27.27.96.64.62.70.70.82.15.69.911.7

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 Little Fawn Campground

Can you reserve a site at Little Fawn Campground?
Yes, Little Fawn Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Little Fawn Campground have?
8 sites in total, of which 7 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Little Fawn Campground?
30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Little Fawn Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Little Fawn Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Little Fawn Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Little Fawn Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Little Fawn Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Little Fawn Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Single Campsite Rate: $25/night
  • One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00

Restrictions:

  • Maximum site spur length is 30 feet.
  • The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever is earlier, to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Little Fawn Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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