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Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site
BLMBureau of Land Management — Lyons · Oregon
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Lyons · Oregon · 44.79778, -122.45583 · Map |
| Sites | 23 public sites counted from the federal listing — 17 standard nonelectric; 6 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 23 sites Water hookups at 0 of 23 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 23 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 23 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 49 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 5 sites · 30 ft: 2 sites · 35 ft: 2 sites · 40 ft: 2 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 23 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 10 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 503-897-2171 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-08.
From the official listing
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.
Recreation -
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.
Nearby Attractions Charges & Cancellations Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
4 mi straight-line · Mill City OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceShady Cove
8 mi straight-line · OregonBLMBureau of Land ManagementAquila Vista Recreation Site
13 mi straight-line · Salem OregonBLMBureau of Land ManagementYellowbottom Recreation Site
15 mi straight-line · Salem OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceSouthshore at Detroit Lake - Willamette (OR)
15 mi straight-line · Oregon
Trip Card — Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site
Lyons · Oregon
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Lyons · Oregon |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 49 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 23 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273354 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.