Beach Picnic Area
This site is located on the shores of Elk Lake and has stunning views of South Sister. During the summer months it is a popular location to enjoy a sandy beach, swim and picnic.
PLEASE NOTE: Beach is one of the few recreation sites on the Forest where DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED because of safety and sanitary issues. The two primary reasons that dogs are not allowed in the swimming area are sanitation and safety concerns related to the high numbers of people, including young children, who visit the lake. Sanitation is a concern because no outlet exists for the small lake and water quality becomes an issue, especially later in the season as the water warms.
People may be fined $100 for Bringing in or possessing in a swimming area an animal, other than a seeing eye dog. (36 CFR 261.16(k)).
General Information
Day use only; no overnight camping allowed
Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. Please check here for more information about recreation passes. Acceptable passes include:
- Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)
- Day ePass ($5)
- National Forest Day Pass ($5)
- Annual Pass ($30)
- Local Pass
- Digital Recreation Day Pass ($5) (Day Pass for Forest Service fee sites ONLY in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Deschutes National Forest, Mt. Hood National Forest, and Siuslaw National Forest)
- Interagency Passes
- 4th Grade Interagency Pass (free for current fourth graders)
- Interagency Annual Pass ($80)
- Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass ($80)
- Interagency Annual Senior Pass ($20)
- Interagency Access Pass (free)
- Interagency Annual Military Pass (free)
- Gold Star Family Voucher (free)
Passes can be purchased at a local Forest Service office or through a vendor.
Beach is one of the few recreation sites on the Forest where DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED because of safety and sanitary issues. The two primary reasons that dogs are not allowed in the swimming area are sanitation and safety concerns related to the high numbers of people, including young children, who visit the lake. Sanitation is a concern because no outlet exists for the small lake and water quality becomes an issue, especially later in the season as the water warms.
People may be fined $100 for Bringing in or possessing in a swimming area an animal, other than a seeing eye dog. (36 CFR 261.16(k)).
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. The recreation fee is $5 per vehicle per day or may be covered by a recreation pass. Passes can be purchased at a local Forest Service office or through a vendor.
Beach is one of the few recreation sites on the Forest where DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED because of safety and sanitary issues. The two primary reasons that dogs are not allowed in the swimming area are sanitation and safety concerns related to the high numbers of people, including young children, who visit the lake. Sanitation is a concern because no outlet exists for the small lake and water quality becomes an issue, especially later in the season as the water warms.
People may be fined $100 for Bringing in or possessing in a swimming area an animal, other than a seeing eye dog. (36 CFR 261.16(k)).
Address: 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-5300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.96314722
Longitude: -121.805775
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 34.5 miles southwest on the Cascade Lakes Highway (46) to south end of Elk Lake.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
