The Best Bike Ride in America

Drive and Park

Getting to Elgin

Elgin is in northeastern Oregon, approximately 280 miles east of Portland.

Driving Directions from Portland

  • 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 OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy.
  • Continue to follow OR-82/Wallowa Lake Hwy. for 17.5 miles to Elgin.
  • Follow the signs to the Cycle Oregon long-term parking area.

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

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.

Long-Term Parking

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