Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Lyons, OR · Developed

Permanently closed. This campground is no longer operational.

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Permanently Closed
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 49 ft

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Access Paved Access
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites23
Tent-Only Sites6
Overnight Sites23
Max RV Length49 ft
SurfacePaved

Location

44.7977806, -122.4558306 · Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site , Lyons , OR 97358

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Description

Overview

Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site is closed due to heavy wildfire damage.

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

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Facilities

The site offers 23 family campsites with fire pit, some with a barbecue grill attached, picnic table, tent pad, and designated paved parking. The site also offers four picnic sites, vault toilets, potable water, campground hosts, security gate, hiking trails and river access. No hookups are available.

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. 

Directions

From Salem: Take State Hwy 22 East for 24 approximately miles. Turn left on North Fork County Road. Elkhorn Valley is 8.5 miles up North Fork County Road. Traffic is high during the summer season. Please drive carefully. Be aware of slippery roads during wet and icy weather.

Details

Phone503-897-2171
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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