Elk Lake Campground

Elk Lake Campground offers boat ramp access to Elk Lake, a popular 4,940-acre recreation area located at the north end of the lake along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway. The campground is situated 33 miles southwest of Bend via Cascade Lakes Highway (OR-46) and provides a convenient launch point for both motorized and non-motorized watercraft. The scenic setting features views of South Sister and is surrounded by the Cascade Mountains.

The facility includes a dedicated boat ramp, drinking water, vault toilets, and picnic areas. Elk Lake supports diverse water recreation including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, windsurfing, and water skiing. The campground is reservable through Recreation.gov (541-323-1746), and campsites come equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. For paddlers looking to extend their visit, several nearby campgrounds including Soda Creek, Lava Lake, and Point Campground offer additional options within 10 miles.

Beyond paddling, the area provides excellent opportunities for hiking and horseback riding on the Elk-Devils Trail, which follows a historic route from the lake into the surrounding wilderness. This makes Elk Lake Campground an ideal base for multi-day paddling and outdoor adventures in the Cascade Lakes region.

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...

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.

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