Elk Lake Resort in Bend makes for a cozy retreat year-round, but especially as a basecamp to snow sports. Resort visitors can hop on the Mt. Bachelor shuttle at Dutchman Flat Sno-Park and be on the slopes minutes later.
About Elk Lake Resort
Reviews & Ratings
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July 15, 2026Kyle FAmazing place. 10/10. A must visit!
The owner and GM are the friendliest most helpful people. The resort is exceptionally clean and the lake is beautiful. My stay here was beyond expectation and amazing! Besides the lake, there are some great hiking trails with views of the sisters mountains. Everything was 10/10. A must visit!
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December 26, 2025Keith E
Snow Cat Day Trip!
Snowcat ride to lodge. What a great way to spend a day! We booked the snowcat ride to the lodge and back and had a great time. The snowcat is brand new. Like immaculate inside. The seats were comfortable and the cabin was warm. You could control the temp if it got too hot by opening the skylight. The ride down and back took about 1.25 hrs and there were stops along the way to look at the views. At the lodge there was a full bar and restaurant serving drinks and hot chocolate. We walked around the property and lake on some groomed trails and then came back to the lodge lunch. I had the elk burger and the other people had the club sandwiches. The food and service was excellent. There were other guests there with snowmobiles that would come and go. It's super peaceful and quiet. We even saw a black fox. I would highly recommend this place. The new owners and entire staff are super nice and have remodeled the lodge and updated the vibe. This is a do not miss attraction for the city for locals and visitors from out of town looking for a backcountry snow experience without the stress.
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September 1, 2025Connie D
Kayaking and pizza
We rented kayaks and had a wonderful time on the water. The staff was extremely accommodating for our needs. The pizza was the best I’ve ever tasted! Great service. Even with the remodeling, everyone went out of their way to help us.
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August 26, 2025Rachael MNever rent these cabins at elk lake.
Terrible, overpriced rental. For nearly $500/night, claiming lake views, here’s what we got: five broken windows (one patched w plywood), dirty and stained couches and rugs, no coffee supplied, internet is $25/day per device, and NO LAKE VIEWS! False advertising, a total dump for what we paid.
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June 15, 2024Christopher D
Great food, amazing people, stellar views.
Amazing food. We rode into town on the twistie roads and it was beautiful. Sat on the porch overlooking the lake and had an amazing meal. Caley did a stellar job at serving and recommending, and she was great to talk to. We will be back next time we are through.