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| Location | Bend, Oregon |
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| Nightly rate (listed) | From $25/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (65 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 19 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Elk Lake Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Bend. It lists 19 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Sep 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 019 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (65 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Beautiful park. Park host was friendly and helpful.”
“Beautiful place to relax. Great view and access of the lake. Not too loud too, so that’s great. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Perched on the north shore of Elk Lake along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway, Elk Lake Campground sits about 33.1 miles southwest of Bend on Highway 46 and offers an open-water experience framed by volcanic peaks with clear sightlines to South Sister and Mt. Bachelor. The shoreline and nearby wetlands attract shorebirds and other wildlife, and the mix of forest and rocky slopes supports deer, porcupine, bats and the occasional black bear, so store food securely. The lake itself is set up for a wide range of water activity: both motorized and non-motorized boating are allowed, and the campground provides a boat ramp for easy access. Swimmers, anglers, windsurfers and waterskiers can all find conditions to enjoy, and the Elk Devils Trail begins here for hikers and riders who want to follow the historic route toward the Wickiup Plains and Devils Lake. Beyond the immediate lakefront, the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway offers a 66-mile drive through high mountain lakes and snow-topped peaks for auto touring and biking opportunities across the Deschutes National Forest. The campground has 18 campsites in total, and all 18 sites accommodate both RVs and tents; there are no electric hookups, so RV visitors should plan accordingly. Each site comes with a picnic table and a campfire ring with a grill, and the facility provides drinking water and vault toilets. A boat ramp and lakeside access are on-site, but other hookups and services are not available, so expect a relatively self-sufficient stay. Reservations and current fees are handled through Recreation.gov; note in particular that once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation. Check Recreation.gov before you go for up-to-date availability and any seasonal access notices for the Cascade Lakes corridor.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Portland (Portland International (PDX)), about 118 mi straight-line from Elk Lake Campground. RV rentals in Portland
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| $25 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Elk Lake Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
