Elk Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest, OR · ≈25 mi to Bend
Sites
19
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
25 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Smaller RVs and trailers
  • Tent campers
  • Pets and their owners
  • Campfire enthusiasts

✕ Not ideal for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers needing hookups
  • Visitors seeking convenient town access

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
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What's here

19 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

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Your RV length
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
Camping
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Bend, ~25 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USFS

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground