Elk Bend Recreation Site

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.

Photos

Elk Bend accessible path
Elk Bend accessible path
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Elk Bend accessible campsite
Elk Bend accessible campsite
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Elk Bend view
Elk Bend view
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Elk Bend parking area
Elk Bend parking area
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Elk Bend accessible path
Elk Bend accessible path
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Elk Bend accessible campsite
Elk Bend accessible campsite
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Elk Bend view
Elk Bend view
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Elk Bend parking area
Elk Bend parking area
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Adventure is at Your Fingertips

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Activities

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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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CAMPING
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FISHING

Addresses

Bureau of Land Management
Northwest Oregon District-Attn: Recreation Operations
1717 Fabry Rd SE
Salem
Oregon
97306

Geographic Coordinates

45.28287, -123.54032

Directions

From Coastal Hwy 101 at Beaver: Turn right onto Blaine Road. Drive 7 miles to reach the Nestucca Byway. 

From Willamina: Take Willamina Creek Road, to Coast Creek Road, to Gilbert Creek Road, to Bald Mountain Access Road , to Bible Creek Road to the Nestucca Byway.

From Carlton: Take Meadow Lake Road west 12 miles, continue onto the Nestucca Byway. 

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.