Transportation

Parking and Driving

Getting to Elgin: Elgin is in northeastern Oregon, approximately 280 miles east of Portland.  The driving instructions from Portland are as follows:

• Take I-84 east from Portland for approximately 260 miles.
• Take exit 261, OR-82, toward Elgin/La Grande.
• Turn right at Island Ave/OR-82.  Continue to follow OR-82.
• Go 1.6 miles and turn left on N McAlister Rd/OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy
• Continue to follow OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy for 17.5 miles to Elgin.

Once in Elgin, follow the signs to Cycle Oregon. Signs and/or volunteers will direct you to where you need to go: long-term, short-term or Rider Guest parking. Please have your long-term parking or Rider Guest pass displayed in the left-hand corner of your windshield. After you park and unload your gear, secure your car keys and put valuables out of sight.

Short-term parking will be available at the site. If you are taking the bus from Portland, you will be dropped off at the main entrance into camp.

You can buy a long-term parking pass in advance for $25. Click here to buy yours today. If you plan on purchasing your parking pass in Elgin, the fee will be $35 and can be paid by cash or check only.