Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site

great place. well managed. Had a lot of fun wading through the river and taking pictures.

great place. well managed. Had a lot of fun wading through the river and taking pictures.

This was one of our " guy campouts" in September. We wanted to be near the creek, but not have to climb stairs or walk too far. I was able to reserve space #10 which was a level drive in, even though we had tents. We were close to the creek and also the Restrooms which was perfect for us. We had planned on doing some looking around the area, but it was so comfortable and peaceful where we were that we didn't leave the campground area for 3 days !!. The camp hosts were just in front of us and it was there first day on the job. They had firewood available for us to purchase and we great to chat with on their off time. This campground would be good for people that have children that wanted to explore the creek area. The water was very low and there were a few swimming holes, etc. It is also a close drive to the Little North Santiam and the trail head to the Opal Creek Wilderness area. The other thing that all of us liked is that as the campground info states, almost as soon as you turn off HWY 22, there is not cellphone or internet service !! You would only have a short drive back to a cell service area.

This was one of our " guy campouts" in September. We wanted to be near the creek, but not have to climb stairs or walk too far. I was able to reserve space #10 which was a level drive in, even though we had tents. We were close to the creek and also the Restrooms which was perfect for us. We had planned on doing some looking around the area, but it was so comfortable and peaceful where we were that we didn't leave the campground area for 3 days !!. The camp hosts were just in front of us and it was there first day on the job. They had firewood available for us to purchase and we great to chat with on their off time. This campground would be good for people that have children that wanted to explore the creek area. The water was very low and there were a few swimming holes, etc. It is also a close drive to the Little North Santiam and the trail head to the Opal Creek Wilderness area. The other thing that all of us liked is that as the campground info states, almost as soon as you turn off HWY 22, there is not cellphone or internet service !! You would only have a short drive back to a cell service area.

Great Campground

Great Campground

We camped in late June in a site overlooking the river, which was crystal clear and cool-- just right to go swimming. My grandson and I played in the water for well over an hour. Our campsite was set among big, beautiful trees and all sites in that area were clean, well-spaced for social distancing and enough plant growth between for decent privacy. Plenty of firewood for sale and the camp host was great--super friendly and helpful!

We camped in late June in a site overlooking the river, which was crystal clear and cool-- just right to go swimming. My grandson and I played in the water for well over an hour. Our campsite was set among big, beautiful trees and all sites in that area were clean, well-spaced for social distancing and enough plant growth between for decent privacy. Plenty of firewood for sale and the camp host was great--super friendly and helpful!

I'm a woman with a young child and the two of us stayed here for two nights. I would NOT recommend staying here if you are a woman alone or alone with child. The first night I woke up at 1am to the sound of bass music. It was a man at the campsite next to me, who would not turn the music off when I asked, even though quiet hours are 10pm-7am. His tone was aggressive, he was intoxicated, and I did not feel safe pushing the issue with him alone in the dark. So I didn't get any sleep that night. The next morning I brought it up to the host, who was aware of it and did nothing. That brings me to the host. He gave my son and I continuous attention. Too much attention. He told me "let me know if you need anything, especially a husband or a boyfriend, I'd make a great father." At one point I was making a fire and looked up to find him standing in front of the fire ring staring at me. He gave me forget-me-not flower seeds as "something to remember him by." Just really inappropriate and I felt unsafe and uncomfortable, especially being out of range of cell service and simultaneously managing this unwanted attention and my 5 year old son. I left this place exhausted.

I'm a woman with a young child and the two of us stayed here for two nights. I would NOT recommend staying here if you are a woman alone or alone with child. The first night I woke up at 1am to the sound of bass music. It was a man at the campsite next to me, who would not turn the music off when I asked, even though quiet hours are 10pm-7am. His tone was aggressive, he was intoxicated, and I did not feel safe pushing the issue with him alone in the dark. So I didn't get any sleep that night. The next morning I brought it up to the host, who was aware of it and did nothing. That brings me to the host. He gave my son and I continuous attention. Too much attention. He told me "let me know if you need anything, especially a husband or a boyfriend, I'd make a great father." At one point I was making a fire and looked up to find him standing in front of the fire ring staring at me. He gave me forget-me-not flower seeds as "something to remember him by." Just really inappropriate and I felt unsafe and uncomfortable, especially being out of range of cell service and simultaneously managing this unwanted attention and my 5 year old son. I left this place exhausted.