Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf)
Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf) is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 46.79194, -116.17306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-875-1131
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf)
Overview Elk Creek Campground offers visitors a little bit of everything. From scenic views and vistas, to attractive waterfalls and ancient foliage, the campground provides a great place to stay in the mountains of north central Idaho. Recreational opportunities abound in the area and a variety of services are located nearby. Recreation Elk Creek and nearby Elk River Reservoir provide visitors with opportunities for fishing and other water-related recreation. Cutthroat and rainbow trout, chinook salmon and steelhead swim in the clear waters. Fishing or hunting are popular activities in the rugged and primitive landscape. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are available on the area's many trails and forest roads. The Elk Creek Falls Trail takes hikers 3.5 miles to the tallest waterfall in the state. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping, most of which are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservation needed). A total of 6 sites are available for advanced reservation up to four days before arrival date, at which point unreserved sites will also become first-come first-served. Electrical hookups are available at all sites including the six campsites available for advanced reservations. Parking and driving surfaces are gravel throughout the campground. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A more rustic overflow section offers
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Bureau of Land Management · 33 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Crossroads (Exxon) · 18 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 101 designated routes (104 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV Sites | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pal382Rd_Duckyflats-003I | National forest camping area | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pal382Rd_Duckyflats-003G | National forest camping area | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Elk Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Pal382Rd_Duckyflats-001 | National forest camping area | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Pal382Rd_Duckyflats-003E | National forest camping area | 0.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.