Elk Lake (OR)
Detroit, Oregon · 3,720 ft · In Willamette National Forest
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Wildfire 13 mi N: Austin, 12,888 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,720 ft (1,134 m)3,720 ft1,134 m
Sites1
Elk Lake (OR) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Elk Lake (OR): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 7% chance of rain60°46°
- ThuSunny66°45°
- FriSunny71°45°
- SatChance Light Rain, 36% chance of rain51°37°
- SunMostly Sunny, 10% chance of rain53°37°
Nearby camping
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Elk Lake Campground
Public Land · 150 ft · Detroit
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Public Land · 2.4 mi · Detroit
Humbug Campground
Public Land · 4.3 mi · Detroit
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 7.8 mi
Camp site
Idanha, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 7.8 mi
Camp site
Idanha, OR · On U.S. Forest Service land · Willamette National Forest
- 10 mi
Camp site
Detroit, OR · On Bureau of Land Management land · Nw Oregon Cascades Field Office
- 10 mi
Camp site
Detroit, OR · On Bureau of Land Management land · Nw Oregon Cascades Field Office
- 10 mi
Camp site
Detroit, OR · On Bureau of Land Management land · Nw Oregon Cascades Field Office
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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