USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Elkhorn Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,521 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ELKHORN CAMPGROUND (NFSR 1600750) · improved native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Post, Oregon
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
US Forest Service campground. Located on the edge of Forest Service land in the Maury Mountains and nestled under large ponderosa pine trees, this campground is relatively easy to reach yet still has a secluded feel. It is conveniently located near the Maury Mountain agate beds which host red, green, and gold moss agates. Find out more about rockhounding in Central Oregon at our Rocks and Minerals page. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 23° | -1° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 24° | -14° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 27° | 11° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 30° | 19° | 74° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 40° | 26° | 82° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 46° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 56° | 42° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 56° | 44° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 47° | 37° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 38° | 27° | 74° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 30° | 18° | 62° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 23° | -5° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 63 trails in Ochoco National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Wiley Flat Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Double Cabin Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Antelope Reservoir Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Biggs Springs Campground · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi
- Jasper Point Campground · Oregon State Parks · 19 mi · 25 sites
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