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Elk Creek Campground

Its 14 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $15 walk-in tent sites, $5 extra vehicle, and it is open year-round. Elk Creek Campground is a State Forest campground near Forest Grove, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Forest Grove, Oregon

The Elk Creek Campground sign on the Wilson River Highway (OR 6)The Wilson River Highway at the Elk Creek Road turnoff to the campgroundThe Tillamook State Forest near Elk Creek
The Elk Creek Campground sign on the Wilson River Highway (OR 6)The Wilson River Highway at the Elk Creek Road turnoff to the campgroundThe Tillamook State Forest near Elk Creek1 / 3

The Elk Creek Campground sign on the Wilson River Highway (OR 6). Photo: Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0

Managed by
State Forest

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$15 walk-in tent sites, $5 extra vehicle

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
14
Tent sites
14
RV sites
0
Walk-in sites
14
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in any 35-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
859 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.5 mi away
Verizon
No coverage mapped
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

45.6093, -123.4656 in Tillamook. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Elk Creek Campground is open year-round .

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Elk Creek Campground?
No. Elk Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Elk Creek Campground?
Camping at Elk Creek Campground costs $15 walk-in tent sites, $5 extra vehicle.
How many campsites does Elk Creek Campground have?
Elk Creek Campground has 14 campsites, including 14 tent sites, 0 RV sites, and 14 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Elk Creek Campground?
Yes, Elk Creek Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Elk Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Elk Creek Campground.
When is Elk Creek Campground open?
Elk Creek Campground is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Elk Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Elk Creek Campground is 14 days in any 35-day period.
Is there cell service at Elk Creek Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.5 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Elk Creek Campground itself, and nothing from AT&T or Verizon within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Elk Creek Campground?
Elk Creek Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Elk Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 24 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cape Meares Lake, whose mapped center point is 24 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cape Meares Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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