Little Fawn Campground
Little Fawn Group Camp, 37 miles southwest of the town of Bend, is located on the southeastern shores of Elk Lake.
Little Fawn Group Camp offers single-family sites and a cluster of sinlge sites that are reservable in a single grouping. The campground accommodates tent and RV camping, but electrical hookups are not available. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Notifications and Alerts
The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions. Water will be turned off by September 30, 2023 and possibly earlier depending on the campground’s closing dates. Check the “Seasons and Fees” tab and be prepared to bring water for your stay.
Need to Know
The camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle, any extra vehicles will be subject to an extra vehicle fee at the campground.
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.
Natural Features
From various points around Elk Lake you can catch glimpses of South Sister and Mt. Bachelor. Wetlands, diverse forests and rocky slopes near the campground provide habitat for shorebirds, porcupine, deer, bats and the occasional black bear.
Nearby Attractions
Lava Lands Visitor Center in nearby Bend, Oregon, and the unique geological landscape of Newberry National Volcanic Monument, draw visitors to the region as well. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway which climbs through the Cascades on a 66-mile drive weaving past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.
Recreation
Elk Lake provides the opportunity for boating, windsurfing, water skiing, fishing and swimming. A nice beach and large day-use area provide plenty of shoreline for swimming. A boat ramp is located within the campground.
Contact Information
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63095 DESCHUTES MARKET ROAD BEND OR 97701
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-323-1746
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Bend, travel southwest on Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway for 35.5 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 4625 and travel 1.7 miles east to the campground entrance.
Available Campsites
- Site 007, Loop LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site LFG021-31, Loop AREA LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop LITTLE FAWN GROUP CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
