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Elk Lake Campground in Oregon
Hard to BookNational Forest

Elk Lake Campground

Deschutes National Forest, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

High Demand

Notices from Recreation.gov

Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using rivers, lakes or trails.

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.

NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 23, 2026. Check Elk Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Taxes applyMaximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nightsMaximum stay: 28 nightsMinimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Elk Lake Campground, read on August 23, 2026.

At a Glance

🚐
Best For
RV Camping
🌊
Setting
Mountain
🏕️
Sites
22

Things to Do

🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
🏊Swimming
🥾Hiking
🦌Wildlife
🧗Climbing
📷Photography
Stargazing
🐴Horse Riding

Frequently Asked Questions

Elk Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

Site Types

📍
Standard
16 sites

Amenities

🚻restrooms💧potable water

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