Bureau of Land Management

Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site

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. -.

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Campsites

Standard, no hookups	17
Tent-only	6
Total	23

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowed✓ Tent padsMax vehicle length 49 ftTents

Fees: .

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

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.

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Fishermen's Bend Recreation Area

Fishermens Bend

OR · 65 sites

3.9 miles away

Reservable

Willamette National Forest

8.3 miles away

Aquila Vista Recreation Site

OR · 1 site

13 miles away

Reservable

Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River

Yellowbottom Recreation Site

OR · 21 sites

15 miles away

Reservable

Willamette National Forest

Southshore At Detroit Lake - Willamette (Or)

OR · 33 sites

15.1 miles away

Reservable

Willamette National Forest

Piety Island

4 sites

15.5 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.