Elk Lake Campground

Overview

This 17 site tent-only campground, located adjacent to the Bull of the Woods and Opal Creek Wildernesses , is full of beauty in the summer. Wildflowers are a beautiful sight in the campground's meadows around July.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Elk Lake Campground, 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

• Battle Ax Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 0.2 mi from camp

  This trailhead provides access to: Battle Ax Creek Trail #3339 Battle Ax Mountain Trail #3340 Beachie Trail #3341 See Trail page for more information. Recreation.gov

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• Opal Creek Trailhead (Gate)Trailhead · 7.2 mi from camp

  This trailhead provides access for: Whetstone Mountain Trail #3369 Kopetski / Opal Creek Trail #4187 Battle Ax Creek Trail #3339 These trails provide access to Opal Creek Scenic Recreation… Recreation.gov

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• French Creek Trailhead - EastTrailhead · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
• Table Rock TrailHike · 3.5 mi long · 13.5 mi from campShow on map
• Coffin Mountain TrailHike · 1.3 mi long · 14.5 mi from campShow on map
• PCT - Oregon Section FHike · 107.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 15.5 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Hwy 242 to Hwy 35.

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Mountain biking

• Riverside Trail #723Bike ride · 3.9 mi long · 15.7 mi from campShow on map
• Shellrock Lake Trail #700Bike ride · 2.0 mi long · 22.1 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Flume Creek FallsWaterfall · 3.9 mi from campShow on map
• Marten Buttes FallsWaterfall · 4.6 mi from camp

  A 364-foot waterfall.

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• Henline Mountain ViewpointViewpoint · 9.3 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Hoodoo Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 31.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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