Bureau of Land Management · Oregon
Elk Bend Recreation Site
Bureau of Land Management · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 1 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to December 5
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,047 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Nestucca River Recreation Area
- Nearest town
- Salem
- Address
- Bureau of Land Management, Salem, OR, 97306
- Phone
- 503-375-5646
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Photography, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
About
Overview
Want to camp?
Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk. During months with reduced sunlight, potable water may be turned off. Be prepared to bring your own wash and drinking water.
Reserve a site at one of our four campgrounds on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App. You must download before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage.
A place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the electronic age. Elk Bend is the Bureau of Land Management’s group campground within the Nestucca River Recreation Area. The campground sits along the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway and newly designated Nestucca Wild and Scenic River. The Byway takes travelers on a slow, leisurely route that winds through Oregon's Coast Range. The Nestucca River is renowned for fishing opportunities and beauty.
Recreation
A small group campground offering 5 individual campsites in the Oregon Coast Range.
Facilities
Each campsite contains a picnic table and fire ring. A centralized paved parking area is centralized up on the Nestucca Back Country Byway. There is one vault toilet and seasonal potable drinking water.
Natural Features
Nestucca Wild and Scenic River
Nearby Attractions
The Nestucca Off-Highway Vehicle Area is located in the Nestucca Backcountry Byway, and includes Whipup Flat, Elk Flat, and Grassy Flat. Oregon ATV permits required.
Charges & Cancellations
Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
Fees
Campground fee of $75 per night up to 25 people. Each additional person is $2.50 per night. Additional service fees apply and are non-refundable.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 37° | 16° | 59° | 6 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 36° | 20° | 61° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 36° | 29° | 68° | 4 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 40° | 28° | 74° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 46° | 37° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 49° | 41° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 54° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 57° | 48° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 54° | 45° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 47° | 40° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 41° | 33° | 62° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 36° | 26° | 60° | 7 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Alder Glen Recreation Site · Bureau of Land Management · 2 mi · 11 sites
- Fan Creek Recreation Site · Bureau of Land Management · 2 mi · 11 sites
- Dovre Recreation Site · Bureau of Land Management · 4 mi · 11 sites
- Rocky Bend Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 1 sites
- Trask River County Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 12 mi
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-03-11. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.