Elk Bend Recreation Site

Overview

Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk. During months with reduced sunlight, potable water may be turned off. Be prepared to bring your own wash and drinking water.

Operator

BLM

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $75 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

503-375-5646

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Elk Bend Recreation Site, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Niagara Falls Trail TrailheadTrailhead · 6.4 mi from campShow on map
• Pioneer-Indian TrailHike · 7.4 mi long · 9.8 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Pioneer-Indian Trail - West Trailhead.

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• Salmonberry TrailHike · 83.8 mi long · Long-distance trail · 16.0 mi from camp

  The Salmonberry Trail is a planned "rail-and-trail" hiking and biking trail through the Oregon Coast Range along the Salmonberry River in northwest Oregon, United States. OpenStreetMap

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• Oregon Coast TrailHike · 419.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 19.0 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Wilson River TrailBike ride · 22.4 mi long · 18.3 mi from campShow on map
• Hagg Lake TrailBike ride · 13.4 mi long · 20.0 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route maintained by Washington County.

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• Browns Camp LoopBike ride · 7.5 mi long · 22.9 mi from campShow on map
• Storey Burn TrailBike ride · 3.8 mi long · Moderate · 24.2 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Trask MountainPeak · 3,412 ft · 7.4 mi from camp

  Trask Mountain in the Northern Oregon Coast Range, is the tallest mountain in Yamhill County, Oregon. Wikipedia

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• Niagara FallsWaterfall · 6.7 mi from camp

  A 135-foot waterfall.

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• Pheasant Creek FallsWaterfall · 6.9 mi from camp

  A 125-foot waterfall.

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• Lost Boy CaveCave · 24.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.