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Big Elk

Its 11 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $10 per night, and it is open year-round. Big Elk is a National Forest campground near Summit, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Summit, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Big Elk sits inside Siuslaw National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
11
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Pets allowed.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in any 30-day period
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
221 ft

44.5442, -123.7219 in Lincoln. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Big Elk is open year-round .

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Big Elk?
No. Big Elk 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 Big Elk?
Camping at Big Elk costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Big Elk have?
Big Elk has 11 campsites.
Are dogs allowed at Big Elk?
Yes, pets are allowed at Big Elk.
When is Big Elk open?
Big Elk is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Big Elk?
The stay limit at Big Elk is 14 days in any 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Big Elk?
Probably not: 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 or within about half a mile of Big Elk. 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 Big Elk?
Big Elk is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Big Elk

First-come Marys Peak Campground Corvallis · National Forest Season May to early November Fee $10 per night Reservable Elk City Park Campground Toledo · County Season April 1 to Oct. 31 Fee $25/night (includes two vehicles); $10 extra vehicle Reservable River Edge Alsea · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Blackberry (campground & Boating) Waldport · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Camping fees:

More campgrounds: camping near Summit and campgrounds in Lincoln.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night
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