Elk Creek Campground
The campground opens for the 2026 season on May 18. Season typically runs through early October, though dry conditions may cause early closure. Bears frequent the area; approved food storage containers required. Stay limit is 14 days per 30-day period.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
About
Elk Creek Campground offers a comfortable base camp in north-central Idaho's mountains. Located at 3,000 feet elevation in a mature pine forest along Elk Creek, the campground provides 24 sites with electric hookups, making it suitable for both tent campers and RVs up to 40 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vault toilets are available on-site, though water availability may be limited late in the season. The surrounding area is home to remarkable natural features including Idaho's tallest waterfall, accessible via the 3.5-mile Elk Creek Falls Trail, and the largest cedar tree east of the Cascade Range. Elk Creek and nearby Elk River Reservoir offer fishing for cutthroat and rainbow trout, chinook salmon, and steelhead. The rugged landscape supports elk, deer, moose, bear, and cougar. The town of Elk River, less than a mile away, provides basic services including gas, groceries, showers, and fishing supplies. Six sites are reservable through Recreation.gov up to four days in advance; remaining sites are first-come, first-served.
Directions
From Moscow, Idaho, travel northeast on State Road 8 to Elk River. Turn north onto Forest Road 382 and then east onto Forest Road 1705. The campground is about 45 minutes from Moscow.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 875-1131 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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