Elk Lake Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Elk Lake Campground
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. Swim or paddle in the quiet waters of the non-motorized lake, go for a great hike with views of multiple Cascade peaks, or just kick back and relax in the campground.
Before you go
Season
Year round
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Single Campsites - $12 per night • Multiple Campsites - $22 per night • Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night Campsite must be occupied every night paid.
Restrictions
Special regulations are in place to help protect this area and preserve the experience for you and for future visitors including: • No camping within 500 feet of Elk Lake. • No motorized boating • ATVs use is only allowed to enter and leave the campground • Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period. • Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm • Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited • Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.