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ELK LAKE CAMPGROUND

federal · BEND, OR

DirectionsCall
  • dump station1.4 mi
  • fuel station20 mi

USFS · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    1.4 mi
  • fuel station

    Shell

    20 mi
  • grocery

    Sunriver Country Store

    20 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    < 0.1 mi
  • trailhead

    Elk Lake Trailhead

    0.3 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    4.5 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    < 0.1 mi

Contact & access

Reservations & demand

June weekends are typically reserved about 160 days ahead.

Based on 56 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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