Campsite for booking · Willamina

Elk Bend Recreation Site

via Recreation.gov Salem, OR, Willamina, Oregon, United States

Overview

Pitches
1
Pitch types
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 13:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Camp Cooper (BSA Cascade Pacific Council)
    Campground · Sheridan, Oregon
    4.5 km from the pick-up area
  2. South Lake Dispersed Camping
    Campground · Grand Ronde, Oregon
    17 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Rockaway Beach
    RV dump station · Rockaway Beach, OregonWaste
    45 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Corvallis
    Water fill station · Corvallis, OregonWater
    68 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Elk Bend Recreation Site. CampsiteFull map

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Price on partner site

Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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