Recreation area

Elk Lake Guard Station

Deschutes National Forest · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

A historic cabin located along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway.

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Elk Lake Guard Station doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Oregon campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.