Elk Creek Campground

Elk Creek Campground is what Ron Swanson’s dreams are made of. Its five first-come, first-served sites sit far back in the woods off Forest Road 13, near the North Fork Malheur Wild and Scenic River. While there’s a good chance you won’t have to face another human while you’re out there, you’ll see lots of Rocky Mountain Elk and mule deer in the winter. And in the summer, the river is filled with trout. Before you head off the grid, check the website for closures--ice and snow can make it impassable! Though that wouldn’t stop Ron…