Elk Creek Campground
Near the North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River, the campground provides opportunities for hunting and stream fishing. This small rustic campground is popular durning hunting seasons. A great area to camp that is easy to reach during the summer months allowing for a great get away for those looking for a more secluded space.
More like this: first-come in Oregon · free in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No fee |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Malheur National Forest |
| Booking | All campgrounds on the Malheur National Forest are first come first serve. |
| Fees | No fee |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.1480° N, 118.2390° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSummit Rx
20 mi from the campground · 1,386 acres
- PrescribedWolf A Rx
24 mi from the campground · 1,620 acres
- PrescribedJane 102 Rx
28 mi from the campground · 3,000 acres
- PrescribedSoda Bear Rx
29 mi from the campground · 77 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
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Elk Creek Campground Blue Mesa Reservoir
Worth a stop
- 14.2 miEast Davis Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.9 miBull Run Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Malheur National Forest.
- inMalheur National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,787,138 acres
- 8.8 miMonument Rock Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,210 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Elk Creek Campground?
No. Elk Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. All campgrounds on the Malheur National Forest are first come first serve. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Elk Creek Campground?
Nothing. Elk Creek Campground is listed as free. No fee
Source: Forest Service
Is Elk Creek Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Elk Creek Campground?
Elk Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Elk Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Fork Malheur Campground (8.2 mi, first-come), South Fork Campground (Wallowa-Whitman) (18 mi, first-come), and Big Creek Campground (18.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby