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Big Elk Campground

11 mi west of Blodgett, OR · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Big Elk Campground

Big Elk Campground is popular for fishing and hiking. It is operated by a local community under special use permit.

  • Fees: - **Camping**: $10/Night for single site, $5/Extra vehicle - **Day Use**: $5/Day/Vehicle
  • Season: Year Round
  • Managed by: Siuslaw National Forest, FS
  • Where: 11 mi west of Blodgett, OR · 44.54417, -123.72194

Things to do:

FishingHikingWildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

48°
36°Jan
51°
36°Feb
55°
37°Mar
59°
39°Apr
66°
44°May
71°
48°Jun
78°
51°Jul
79°
51°Aug
75°
49°Sep
64°
43°Oct
53°
39°Nov
47°
35°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Big Elk Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
FR 3100126ATV road0.6 mi1.7 mi
Green RidgeATV road0.7 mi6.3 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 17.2 mi
Water fill-up: 15.6 mi
Propane: 17.2 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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