Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site
ELKHORN VALLEY RECREATION SITE
Overview
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.
Facilities
Camping at Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site remains closed due to heavy wildfire damage, but day use amenities such as picnic sites, vault toilets, and trash services are available in the first loop.
Natural Features
During your stay, view the deep emerald pools, surrounding cliffs, waterfalls and old-growth forest. Enjoy some of the best swimming in Oregon by cooling off in the refreshing Little North Santiam River on a hot summer day.
Recreation
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Important Notices
Campground is CLOSED until further notice to all access due!
Directions
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.
Cancellation Policy
<p>Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.</p> <p>Visit <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies</a> for more information. </p>
Contact Information
Phone: 503-897-2171
Northwest Oregon DistrictAttn: Recreation Operations
1717 Fabry Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306 Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site
not for mailing
30725 N Fork Ln SE
Lyons, OR 97358
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop A Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop A Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop A Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop A Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop A Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop A Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop A Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop A Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop A Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
