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Elk Lake (OR)

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USDA Forest Service

1Supported overnight records

1Published site categories

0Sites with a reported party limit

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Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. 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. Natural Features Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (503) 854-3366.

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Standard Nonelectric

Operator directions

12.1 miles north of Detroit From Highway 22 at Detroit, Oregon, turn onto Breitenbush Road (FSR 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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SITE / LOOP	TYPE	EQUIPMENT LIMITS	PEOPLE / VEHICLES	DRIVEWAY	ELECTRIC / SHADE
Site Standard Scan and Pay Source updated: 2026-05-19	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Not reported Not reported	Not reported Shade: Not reported

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Elk Lake (OR)

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How much is documented?

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Operator directions

1 published campsite records

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