Elk Creek Access
Elk Creek Access
Elk Creek access is located at Elk Creek Campground along Highway 6 (Milepost 28) in the Tillamook State Forest, offering paved road access and a developed campground with 15 campsites near the Wilson River and Elk Creek confluence.
The trailhead provides access to multiple hiking trails including the Elk Creek Trail (4. 0 miles, moderate difficulty) which follows Elk Creek upstream through scenic canyon terrain.
Winter parking is available on the right before the closed gate, and the site includes a clean outhouse facility.
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