Roosevelt elk are Oregon's largest land mammal, weighing up to 1100 pounds and standing as tall as 5 feet as the shoulder.
Antlers can reach spreads of nearly three feet.
For over 2 decades, visitors have enjoyed seeing these magnificent animals at Dean Creek. Dean Creek's herd can reach as many as 120 elk. A mild winter climate and abundant forage allow the elk to remain year-round. They roam freely, their numbers and whereabouts changing from with the seasons. Ongoing projects enhance the meadows and assure the health of the herd.