FAQ

Yes! We’re happy to welcome LEASHED dogs during the summer season in our campground and throughout most of the property.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, we ask that:

Dogs are kept on a leash at ALL TIMES, including on the beach

Dogs are never left unattended in the campground or in vehicles

Owners clean up after their dogs immediately

Dogs are non-aggressive and well-behaved at all times

A pet fee of $25 per dog, per night, per campground reservation applies.

Please note: Dogs are no longer permitted in any future cabin bookings. Existing reservations made prior to May 1, 2026 that include a pet will be honored as booked.

Dogs are not permitted on furniture or inside cabanas. 

However, they are welcome at Music on the Water, on the Day Dock, and aboard the Paws and Poles Pontoon Boat.

New this year, our main parking lot—called the Upper Parking Lot—is located immediately to the left as you enter the Resort. Only guests with cabin or campground reservations may park at their reserved site upon arrival.

Campground guests may park starting at 12:00 PM, and cabin guests may park starting at 2:00 PM- please see website for how many vehicles can park in your given site. You may not enter the reservation area to set up, or unload any items until you check in at the front desk after 4pm.

We do not provide public parking for hikers or other guests around Elk Lake. Our Upper Parking lot is small and is strictly for day use guests and overflow from lodging guests.

The parking lot by the Lodge—called the Lower Parking Lot—is reserved for the first two vehicles of guests who have rented Pontoon Boats, Cabanas, or the Day Dock. 

In addition, it has about 20 parking spots available for boat slip owners, with a limit of one vehicle per slip owner per day. 

Once the Lower Parking Lot is full, all other guests must park in the Upper Parking Lot, which is limited, so we recommend carpooling or using Shuttle Oregon for group transportation.

Reservations will be verified upon entry to the Resort.  There is no fee to park.

Elk Lake Resort is now a completely smoke-free property. Violations of this policy result in a $250 fine. 

Day-use guests must park in the Upper Parking Lot and walk down to the beach. 

The day-use beach is located immediately next to the marina stand and in front of the large cabanas.

The beach area behind the pizza kitchen and the Lodge is reserved for overnight Main Cabin guests, Stay & Recharge package guests, and those who book the DayDock.  Day-use guests are not permitted in this area to ensure a quiet, relaxing experience for our guests with reservations.

Campground guests (those staying in camping cabins, tent sites, RV sites, van sites, PCT hiker area, and group tent sites) must use the Day-Use Beach. 

Beginning in 2026, unless you are staying overnight at the resort, outside food and beverages are not allowed on the property or at the beach. Glass bottles of any kind are prohibited anywhere on the property.

Guests with large marina reservations (cabanas, day dock, or pontoon boats), may bring outside food and alcohol, but it must be consumed within the rental only. 

No outside catering is allowed.

To help maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for guests, grilling is only permitted at campground sites with reservations, cabins with a BBQ, and for guests using the Day Dock. 

Grilling is not allowed in any other areas of the resort. Please do not bring personal grills onto the property unless you have a campground reservation.

Unless you are a guest staying at the resort overnight, outside food and beverages are not allowed on the property.

No outside alcohol is allowed at the resort.

Marina reservation guests (cabana, day dock, pontoon boat) may bring outside food and beverages to be consumed within their rental only. 

No outside catering is allowed.

Please do not bring glass bottles of any kind to the resort, especially on the beach.

Camping Cabins, Tent, Van, and RV Sites can be booked online for 1 night stays. 

Otherwise, our minimum length of stay is 2 nights and 3 nights on holiday weekends. 

If you you see a 1-night availability on the calendar, please email us at reservations@elklakeresort.com and we might be able to make an exception. 

Yes, our on-site restaurant serves lunch, and dinner made with locally sourced ingredients. 

We also have a full service bar, coffee station, and seasonal Pizza Kitchen and Ice-Cream.

Campground Rules

• Quiet hours are 10:00 pm–7:00 am.
• Pets must be on a leash at all times and obey the quiet hours.  Pet fee must be paid for all overnight stays.
• No excessive noise or partying at any time.
• Filling up your RV with our water supply is not permitted.
• Tents are only allowed in tent sites.
• Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Fires must be fully extinguished with water before leaving unattended or going to sleep.
• We have firewood available at the general store. 
• Generators are not permitted on the ground and must meet campground decibel limits. Generator use is restricted to designated hours only.
• All vehicles must park in designated areas only. Do not block roads, trails, or campsites.
• No sleeping in any vehicle unless parked in a Van site.  No expceptions.
• Speed limit is walking speed 
• Trash must be properly disposed of in provided receptacles. Do not leave food or trash unattended.
• No dumping of gray water, food waste, or ashes on the ground.
• Respect wildlife. Do not feed animals or leave food or trash unsecured.
• Campers are responsible for keeping their site clean and free of debris.
• No cutting or damaging trees, vegetation, or campground property.
• Drones are not permitted without prior approval from managment
• Portable fire pits, fireworks, and firearms are prohibited on resort property
• Portable propane grills are allowed in the campground only-no charcoal grills allowed.
• Management reserves the right refuse service to anyone ay anytime for any reason.

Individual and large group shuttles from Bend, Redmond, or Sisters to Dutchman Flat SnoPark in the winter and Elk Lake Resort in the summer can be provided by:

Our recommended service- Call/Text

Shuttle Oregon (541-903-0724) https://shuttleoregon.com/

A+ Safe Chauffuer (541-494-7233) https://www.541safe.com/ 

Bachelor/Cascade Transit Bus: 

https://cascadeseasttransit.com/transittotrails/

We do not have a schedule when we will groom.  There are many factors that affect when we can groom (Snow conditions, temperature, employee and equipment availability).  We try to groom several times a week.

We post all our grooming reports using Nordic Pulse. Please visit https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/OR/Elk-Lake-Resort

At this time, fishing is not allowed from our shores, docks, or main pontoon boats. However, there are many great fishing spots around the lake.

We DO have one fishing pontoon boat available that you can book online. Please remember that gutting or disposing of fish on our property is not allowed, and fishing off our docks or while docked near shore in the pontoon boat is prohibited for the safety of all guests.

Fishing licenses are found here: https://myodfw.com/fishing/licensing-info

The resort is well prepared to handle winter emergencies. We can provide shuttle service out to Dutchman's Flat for acute issues. Otherwise we count on the Sheriff and Deschutes County Search and Rescue for more severe emergencies. 

Always call 911 in case of an emergency. 

There are times when the Forest Service restricts campfires due to fire conditions. If this changes, we will update the website and post an announcement under “Resort Notices” on the main page.

We have designated campfire rings at most of our lodging sites. For safety reasons, propane and portable fire pits are not allowed.

Please do not leave any fire unattended, and always fully extinguish your fire with water when you are finished. 

Also, please do not burn trash or food, as this attracts unwanted animals and creates a mess for the next guests.

Enjoy your s’mores! (We have s’mores kits available at the general store.)

Credits issued after May 15, 2025 must be used within one year. Please email reservations@elklakeresort.com and we will assist you with your booking.

We cannot issue a refund if you make a reservation and then contact us to apply a credit. Credits are valid for new reservations only.

If you need to cancel a reservation you have made, the standard cancellation policy will apply.

All other historical credits are no longer accepted.

In the summer we do. We offer a 1pm checkout and fees vary by room type. We do not offer late checkout in the winter. 

$100 for Cabins 22, 23, and 26

$60 for Cabins 17, 18, 19, 20, and 25

$25 for Camping cabins

RV & Tent sites must be cleaned and cleared by 1pm on your day of departure. No extra fees apply. 

We are no longer offering day-use boat launches to the public. However, there are several free public access areas around the lake.

We have one boat slip available per day for $20, which must be reserved online in advance. If you have a reservation for this slip, you may use the boat launch.

The reservation period is from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Boats must be removed from the dock by 8:00 PM. Staying at neighboring campgrounds does not allow you to keep your boat docked past this time.

Guests staying overnight with us may keep their boat docked overnight; however, it must be removed by 10:00 AM the following day.

Guests are not allowed to tie up at our dock unless the daily boat slip has been reserved.

No outside food, beverages, or alcohol is allowed at our resort.

Check-in is after 4 PM and check-out is before 10 AM. 

If you need to adjust these times, please contact us, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request. 

Various drinks, beer, snacks, merch, personal care items, limited camping supplies, non ethanol gas, propane canisters, ice, firewood bundles and other items. 

Yes, we do! Find all our PCT hiker information by clicking below. We charge $40 to store and retrieve your package. 

We recommend restocking at our General Store

Our online booking system closes reservations a few days prior to each activity date so we can properly plan staffing and operational flow.

If you see an available spot but are unable to book it online, please give us a call. We’ll be happy to check our internal system and calendar to see if we can reserve it for you.

Most open items can be booked day-of in person!

Elk Lake Resort offers a variety of activities year-round. Our summer activities include hiking, swimming, sailing, paddleboarding, canoeing, and kayaking.

Our winter activities include snowshoeing, snowmobiling, holiday dinners, a wood-fired sauna, and cross-country skiing trails. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

Guest Wi-Fi is not currently available. Please bring your own hotspot.  

Verizon & AT&T have the best cellular reception at the resort. 

We do not sell any permits or passes at the resort. 

Fishing licenses are found here: https://myodfw.com/fishing/licensing-info

Central Cascade Wilderness Permits can be found here: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300009

Sno-Park passes can be purchased here: https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/?link=sno 

Elk Lake Resort will be undergoing renovations, changes and upgrades all over the property throughout 2026!  

Expect to see us working on making the Resort the best it can be.  Please do not enter areas that you can see are being updated.  

We have a limited number of playpens, high chairs, booster seats, and a variety of games and cards available in the Lodge. We kindly ask that you return everything after use. 

These items are available on a first-come, first-served basis in person and cannot be reserved. Please note that our game selection changes frequently, so we do not maintain a current list.

Yes!  We have fuel for your boats, cars, and snowmobiles.

The current rate is $10 per gallon, but cna change at any time.  Fuel is availaible anytime the Lodge is open.  

Here are answers to a few questions we’re often asked:

Portable grills and personal fire pits are not allowed at any time.

Fishing is not allowed from our shores, docks, or within our swim area.

Elk Lake is a 10 mph, no-wake lake.

Towing is not allowed from our pontoon boats.

There is no lifeguard on duty.

We do not rent life jackets. Life jackets are supplied with marina rentals only.

We do not have a dump station or water supply for RVs.

We do not allow RV water fill-ups with our water supply.

Fireworks are not allowed at any time.

A $30 corkage fee applies if you bring your own bottle of wine to the Lodge.

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time for any reason, with no refunds.