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Elk Lake Campground

Elk Lake CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
22
sites
May–Sep
best months

Is Elk Lake Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Elk Lake Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Deschutes National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 22 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,926 ft
  • Near BendBend/Fort Rock Ranger District · Deschutes National Forest

Elk Lake Campground is located on the north end of Elk Lake along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Elk Lake Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 21°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 22°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 26°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 30°

      10 wet

    5. May

      63° / 36°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 42°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 47°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 46°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 38°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 31°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 26°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wickiup Dam, OR, 21.4 mi away at 4,358 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Elk Lake Campground

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