Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site
Camping is closed indefinitely due to heavy wildfire damage sustained during the 2020 Santiam Canyon Fires. Limited day-use picnic areas remain operational with vault toilets and trash services. No reopening date has been announced.
Frost Advisory issued October 29 at 11:14AM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures of 36 degrees or lower will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Additionally, frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.
About
Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site is a Bureau of Land Management campground nestled along the scenic Little North Santiam River in Oregon's Cascade foothills, approximately 33 miles east of Salem. When operational, the campground offered 23 family campsites featuring fire pits, picnic tables, tent pads, and designated paved parking, along with vault toilets and potable water. The site provides access to excellent swimming holes in the Little North Santiam River, fishing opportunities, and hiking trails. It sits within the Little North Santiam Recreation Area, near popular destinations like Three Pools, Shady Cove, and Opal Creek Wilderness. The campground sustained heavy damage during the 2020 Santiam Canyon Fires and remains closed for camping indefinitely. Limited day-use picnic facilities in the first loop are currently operational, offering vault toilets, trash services, and river access. No reopening date has been announced for camping operations.
Directions
From Salem, take State Highway 22 East for approximately 24 miles. Turn left on North Fork County Road. Elkhorn Valley is 8.5 miles up North Fork County Road. Traffic is high during summer. Be aware of slippery roads during wet and icy weather.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| BLM_OR_NO_Mail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (503) 897-2171 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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