Elk Bend Recreation Site is a remote BLM group campground with 5 walk-in campsites along the Nestucca Wild and Scenic River, offering a digital-free escape with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilet, and seasonal water.

The site operates May through late November and serves as a base for fishing and wildlife viewing, though visitors should note there is no cell service in the drainage and potable water may be unavailable during low-sunlight months.

Access is via the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway from Beaver, Willamina, or Carlton, with a $75/night fee for the group site.