USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Elk Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,079 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
- ELK CREEK CG MRS (NFSR 1600767) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Prairie City, OR
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.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Near the North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River, the campground provides opportunities for hunting and stream fishing. This small rustic campground is popular during hunting seasons. A great area to camp that is easy to reach during the summer months allowing for a great get away for those looking for a more secluded space. 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 | 33° | 20° | 3° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 22° | -3° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 27° | 14° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 29° | 3° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 39° | 27° | 78° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 46° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 57° | 42° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 57° | 46° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 49° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 40° | 28° | 72° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 30° | 6° | 58° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 20° | -1° | 50° | 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
- Skyline Trailhead · 6.9 mi as the crow flies
Skyline 17 mi Hike · Drive there - East Davis Creek Trailhead · 7.7 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Table Rock North Trailhead · 9.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Amelia Creek Trailhead · 9.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 93 trails in Malheur National Forest · All 1 trails in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Short Creek Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 1 sites
- North Fork Malheur Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Little Crane Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Elk Flat Spring Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Crane Crossing Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
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