Access to the traditional put-in is on river left at Elkhorn Campground. The campground is no longer accessible by vehicle due to washouts downstream so you have to hike in 2.5 miles to reach the historic access point that marks the put-in for this run at Dosewallips River Road mile 11.0. The campground is not actively maintained but is open to the public and is well used during the summer months by backpackers and bikers.