Elk Creek Cg
Oregon
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What we do know
Inside Malheur National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Elk Creek Cg
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About this campground
Near the North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River, the campground provides opportunities for hunting and stream fishing. This small rustic campground is popular during hunting seasons. A great area to camp that is easy to reach during the summer months allowing for a great get away for those looking for a more secluded space.
Campsite info
- Quiet hours
- 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Directions & GPX
Facts about this campground
Where it is
- Prairie City Ranger District · Ranger district
- Malheur National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Prairie City Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
Stage A- North Malheur Fire Restrictions
fire-restriction · posted Sep 11, 2026
Stage B- North Malheur Fire Restrictions
fire-restriction · posted Sep 3, 2026
Stage C- North Malheur Fire Restrictions
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Short Creek Guard StationCamping1.4 mi
- North Fork Malheur CgCamping2.5 mi
- Elk Flat TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Little Malheur Trail #366Hiking5.3 mi
- Sheep Creek Trail #371Hiking5.4 mi
- Crane CrossingCamping6.2 mi
- Little Malheur RiverCanoeing8.9 mi
- North Fork Malheur RiverCanoeing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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