FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEElk Lake Resort Invites Central Oregon to Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Cascades
BEND, Ore. — Elk Lake Resort is inviting guests to trade the traditional Thanksgiving at home for a memorable holiday meal in the heart of the Cascade Mountains on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Elk Lake and the Cascades, Thanksgiving at Elk Lake offers families and friends an opportunity to relax, reconnect, and enjoy a holiday meal without the cooking and cleanup.
The resort will offer two Thanksgiving dinner seatings:
12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The 3:00 p.m. seating is already sold out for large groups, and reservations are encouraged as space is limited.
Pricing
Adults: $79 per person
Children ages 3–12: $39 per person
A Thanksgiving Adventure in the Cascades
Getting to Elk Lake is part of the experience. Historically, snowfall around Thanksgiving has allowed guests to access the resort in their own four-wheel-drive vehicles. Because the Cascade Lakes Highway gate will be closed, Elk Lake Resort staff will meet Thanksgiving guests at Dutchman’s Gate and escort them to the resort.
Mountain weather, however, can change quickly. If snowfall makes the road impassable for personal vehicles, snowcat transportation will be available for an additional charge.
Snowcat capacity is limited. Transportation will be available to the first 20 guests who request and reserve snowcat transportation.
Thanksgiving at Elk Lake combines a traditional holiday gathering with a setting that is uniquely Central Oregon — good food, good company, mountain scenery, and the chance to spend Thanksgiving away from the crowds and surrounded by the Cascades.
Event Details
What: Thanksgiving Dinner at Elk Lake Resort
When: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Seatings: 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Price: $79 adults; $39 children ages 3–12
Where: Elk Lake Resort, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend, Oregon
Transportation: 4x4 access anticipated; snowcat transportation available for an additional charge if required by conditions
Reservations: Required; space is limited
About Elk Lake Resort
Elk Lake Resort is a year-round mountain destination located along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway outside Bend, Oregon. Set on the shores of Elk Lake with views of the surrounding Cascades, the resort offers lodging, dining, recreation, events, and seasonal outdoor experiences.
MEDIA CONTACT
Elk Lake Resort
Chip Conrad
503-689-2366
[email protected]
elklakeresort.com
Event venue
60000 Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway, Bend, OR 97702, United States
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