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Elk Lake Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
recreation.gov
Coordinates
44.8224, -122.1278
Last verified
September 19, 2026
44.8224° N · 122.1278° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

This 17 site tent-only campground, located adjacent to the Bull of the Woods and Opal Creek Wildernesses , is full of beauty in the summer. Wildflowers are a beautiful sight in the campground's meadows around July. Swim or paddle in the quiet waters of the non-motorized lake, go for a great hike with views of multiple Cascade peaks, or just kick back and relax in the campground.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Elk Lake Campground free?

No. Elk Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Elk Lake Campground?

From Highway 22 at Detroit, Oregon, turn onto Breitenbush Road (Forest Service Road 46). Proceed 4.4 miles, turn left onto FS Road 4696. Proceed 0.8 miles, turn left on FS Road 4697. Follow FS Road 4697 for 4.5 miles and turn left at an unmarked junction (still FS Road 4697), continue 2.1 miles to a small spur road located at west end of Elk Lake (FS Road 390). The camping area is about 0.3 miles ahead. CAUTION: FS Road 4697 is not maintained for the last 4 miles into Elk Lake. Access by low-clearance vehicles and trailers not recommended as the road is rough and rocky.

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What are the rules at Elk Lake Campground?

Special regulations are in place to help protect this area and preserve the experience for you and for future visitors including: No camping within 500 feet of Elk Lake.No motorized boatingATVs use is only allowed to enter and leave the campgroundCamping

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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