Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site
Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site is a BLM campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.79778, -122.45583
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 503-897-2171
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site
Overview 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. 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sweet Home RV Dump · 30 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 14 designated routes (38 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishermens Bend | BLM campground | 3.9 mi | — | Electric |
| Fishermens Bend | Private campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Santiam Horse Camp | Private campground | 5.4 mi | — | — |
| Shellburg shelter | Private campground | 7.6 mi | — | — |
| Shady Cove | National forest campground | 8.3 mi | — | — |
| Shady Cove Campground | Private campground | 8.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.