Elk Lake Campground
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At a Glance
About Elk Lake Campground
Elk Lake Campground is a national park campground at Deschutes National Forest in Deschutes County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Elk Lake Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 77 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Deschutes National Forest include Point Campground - Deschutes, Little Fawn Campground, Quinn Meadow Horse Camp, Mallard Marsh Campground and South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR).
Total reservations in May — 2023: 24 · 2024: 64 · 2025: 38
Location
Address
Bend, Oregon
Coordinates
43.9806, -121.8071
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 270 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Elk Lake (OR)
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Point Campground - Deschutes
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Little Fawn Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
Mallard Marsh Campground
Deschutes National Forest
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South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR)
Deschutes National Forest
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Elk Lake Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Elk Lake Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Elk Lake Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Elk Lake Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Elk Lake Campground right now?
Elk Lake Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Elk Lake Campground?
Campsite Tonight monitors Elk Lake Campground for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 41 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Elk Lake Campground located?
Elk Lake Campground is located in Deschutes National Forest, near Bend, Oregon.
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