Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site

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23Sites

49 ftMax rig

The place

Limited picnic areas at Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site are open for day use, but camping remains closed. Canyon Creek Recreation Site is open for day use. Nearby Attractions: Canyon Creek Recreation Site is located downstream from Elkhorn Valley and is open for day use including swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site, along Hwy 22 closer to Mill City, is open to day use where you can picnic, hold events and gatherings, relax, cool off, fish and put in a non-motorized boat. Keep reading

Along Forest Road 2209 in the Willamette National Forest the sites Three Pools, Shady Cove, Opal Creek Wilderness, and Jawbone Flats are closed until further notice. Recreation - Facilities Camping at Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site remains closed due to heavy wildfire damage, but day use amenities such as picnic sites, vault toilets, and trash services are available in the first loop. Natural Features During your stay, view the deep emerald pools, surrounding cliffs, waterfalls and old-growth forest. Enjoy some of the best swimming in Oregon by cooling off in the refreshing Little North Santiam River on a hot summer day. Nearby Attractions Charges & Cancellations Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 23

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
A Loop	001	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
A Loop	002	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—	yes
A Loop	003	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—	yes
A Loop	004	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—	yes
A Loop	005	standard nonelectric	21 ft	—	yes
A Loop	006	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—	yes
A Loop	007	standard nonelectric	16 ft	—	yes
A Loop	008	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—	yes
A Loop	009	standard nonelectric	18 ft	—	yes
B Loop	010	standard nonelectric	16 ft	—	yes
B Loop	011	standard nonelectric	18 ft	—
B Loop	012	standard nonelectric	19 ft	—
B Loop	013	standard nonelectric	18 ft	—
B Loop	014	standard nonelectric	18 ft	—
B Loop	015	standard nonelectric	18 ft	—
B Loop	016	standard nonelectric	18 ft	—
B Loop	017	standard nonelectric	18 ft	—
C Loop	018	tent only nonelectric	19 ft	—
C Loop	019	tent only nonelectric	49 ft	—
C Loop	020	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
C Loop	021	tent only nonelectric	23 ft	—
C Loop	022	tent only nonelectric	22 ft	—
C Loop	023	tent only nonelectric	25 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in OR-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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