Devils Elbow
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens on the Friday before Memorial Day and closes on the last Monday in September at noon. Reservations available 6 months in advance through Recreation.gov.
Avalanche Warning issued March 14 at 7:07AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
AVWOTX The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001 (MTZ001) NWS Spokane WA - ID 079 (Shoshone County) * WHAT...An Avalanche Warning is in effect from Saturday 7 AM PDT to Sunday 7 AM PDT. Very dangerous avalanche conditions developed Wednesday night from heavy snowfall and strong to extreme winds, and these hazardous conditions are lasting through Sunday due to continued heavy snowfall in specific locations and sustained winds strong enough to transport the abundant new snow. A person's weight or a rider on a machine can very easily trigger avalanches large enough to bury or kill them, and some slides will release naturally. * WHERE...The Bitterroot Mountains - Silver Valley and the East Cabinet Mountains above 4,000 feet. * WHEN...In effect from Sat 07:00 PDT to Sun 07:00 PDT. * IMPACTS...An atmospheric river and violent jet stream joined forces to deliver heavy snowfall and strong to extreme winds to the Inland Northwest. Wind speeds peaked on Wednesday night and have subsided considerably since then, however an uptick is expected on Saturday with gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph possible. The sustained moderate to heavy snowfall is being measured in multiple feet at higher elevations and winds are forecasted to remain strong enough to cause significant transport and redistribution of snow. The recent snowfall has formed dangerous slabs of snow and will likely cause a widespread cycle of natural avalanches large enough to bury, injure, or kill a person. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the mountains and widespread areas of unstable snow are expected. The largest slides may run long distances and can run into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. Travel in or near avalanche terrain is not recommended and should be avoided during this period of significant instability. Consult http://www.idahopanhandleavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
About
Devils Elbow Campground is situated along the scenic North Fork Coeur d'Alene River in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering a peaceful riverside escape at 2,600 feet elevation. Located approximately 69 miles northeast of the city of Coeur d'Alene in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains, the campground features 20 individual campsites and a group site that can accommodate up to 50 people and 14 vehicles. The sites are nestled among lodgepole and mixed conifers, with paved campground roads and wide parking spurs designed to fit two vehicles alongside a trailer. The North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is the main attraction, offering excellent opportunities for rafting, kayaking, swimming, and catch-and-release cutthroat trout fishing. Downstream, rafters will find class I-III rapids for more adventurous paddling. The river valley provides hiking access to nearby Downey Creek and Valitons Creek, as well as Fern and Shadow Falls about 3 miles from the campground. Wildlife enthusiasts may spot mule deer, moose, osprey, and calliope hummingbirds throughout the area. The campground is managed by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services under special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service. Sites can be reserved up to 6 months in advance through Recreation.gov, while the group site can be reserved up to one year ahead. Amenities include hand-pump drinking water, vault toilets, and trash collection.
Directions
From Coeur d'Alene, travel east on Interstate 90 to Exit 43 (Kingston). Follow Forest Service Road 9 north for 26 miles, then continue 14 miles north of Prichard on Forest Road 208. The campground will be on the right, approximately 3 miles north of Kit Price Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $26 - $102 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| info@sceniccanyons.com | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 245-6521 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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