Elk Lake Campground

P.O. Box 8516, Bend, Oregon, United States
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Elk Lake w/ view of South Sister
Elk Lake w/ view of South Sister
ELK LAKE CAMPGROUND
ELK LAKE CAMPGROUND
ELK LAKE CAMPGROUND

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About Elk Lake Campground

Elk Lake Campground is located on the north end of Elk Lake along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway.

Available sites

16 total sites
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Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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16 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

144 reviews

Summary

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Elk Lake Campground offers a beautiful and relaxing setting with great access to the lake, and visitors appreciate the close proximity to a nearby resort with food and activities. While many campers enjoyed their stays, highlighting the cleanliness of the campground and the helpfulness of the camp host, there were some concerns about site conditions, restroom cleanliness, and a lack of water supply. Overall, the campground is seen as a nice spot for camping and outdoor activities, with some areas for improvement.

Based on guest feedback

4.0

Overall rating

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5 stars 51.4% (74)
4 stars 20.8% (30)
3 stars 10.4% (15)
2 stars 11.1% (16)
1 star 6.3% (9)

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Jodie S

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September 25, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop 2

Our experience was a little different than the usual because while we were staying here many far off wildfires across Oregon were blowing smoke our direction so the campground cleared out, like completely abandoned. The views are gorgeous, when there isn’t smoke, and this campground is set on a gentle hill overlooking the lake, quite picturesque! The spots are good sized, however there are small trees that line many of the spaces so we had a very tricky time trying to get our trailer parked (it is 26’ so not small but just average sized) and the campground roads are very old and not well maintained. We love a remote/rustic experience and are not looking for a perfectly manicured RV park so this suits us well. It is beautiful and great for kids, there is also cell phone coverage here which is completely unexpected while camping but nice nonetheless.

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Jodie S

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September 25, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: Loop 2

Our experience was a little different than the usual because while we were staying here many far off wildfires across Oregon were blowing smoke our direction so the campground cleared out, like completely abandoned. The views are gorgeous, when there isn’t smoke, and this campground is set on a gentle hill overlooking the lake, quite picturesque! The spots are good sized, however there are small trees that line many of the spaces so we had a very tricky time trying to get our trailer parked (it is 26’ so not small but just average sized) and the campground roads are very old and not well maintained. We love a remote/rustic experience and are not looking for a perfectly manicured RV park so this suits us well. It is beautiful and great for kids, there is also cell phone coverage here which is completely unexpected while camping but nice nonetheless.

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Ellen C

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August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 2

We’ve been camping at Elk Lake for 40 years! Can get crowded from Bend population. Reservation system very ineffective many sites empty throughout it our 2 wk stay although they all say reserved! First come system worked for years!

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Ellen C

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August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 2

We’ve been camping at Elk Lake for 40 years! Can get crowded from Bend population. Reservation system very ineffective many sites empty throughout it our 2 wk stay although they all say reserved! First come system worked for years!

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Susan A

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July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 2

Beautiful lake! Great paddle boarding and live music on Saturdays at the resort. This is one of my favorite places to camp.

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Danielle R

July 26, 2020

Very spacious campsites! My kid loves finding crawdads and little fishes but of course release them! Crawdad clean our lake is important!

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Susan A

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July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Loop 2

Beautiful lake! Great paddle boarding and live music on Saturdays at the resort. This is one of my favorite places to camp.

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Danielle R

July 26, 2020

Very spacious campsites! My kid loves finding crawdads and little fishes but of course release them! Crawdad clean our lake is important!

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Kaylen W

July 21, 2020

Beautiful lake with plenty of easy to access trails.

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Kaylen W

July 21, 2020

Beautiful lake with plenty of easy to access trails.

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Location & Directions for Elk Lake Campground

P.O. Box 8516, Bend, OR 97701 United States

Elevation: 1,501 ft

Getting There

From Bend, travel 33.1 mi southwest on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46) to north end of Elk Lake.

Nearest town

Bend, OR - 32 mi

About 42 min to downtown

Highway access

Elk Lake Campground is accessed via Cascade Lakes Highway (46), which connects to major roads in the Bend area.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

12PM

General

  • 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 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. Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.

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