Devils Elbow
The campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day. Opening for the 2026 season on May 22 with first-come, first-served availability, transitioning to reservable sites by May 25.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been cancelled by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce Tribe
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been cancelled by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce Tribe
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 10:43AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Environmental Protection Agency * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecasted to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. For the latest air quality readings, head to https://fire.airnow.gov or visit the Idaho Smoke Blog at www.idsmoke.blogspot.com. * WHERE...Boundary County, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah Counties. * WHEN...Next update by 12 PM Monday, July 20th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
About
Devils Elbow Campground is perched on the banks of the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River in Idaho's Panhandle National Forests, providing a classic riverside camping experience among lodgepole and mixed conifers at 2,600 feet elevation. The campground features 19 standard sites plus one group site accommodating up to 50 people, with paved campground roads and parking spurs wide enough for two vehicles alongside a trailer. The river draws visitors for rafting, kayaking, and swimming, with Class I-III rapids available further downstream. Catch-and-release cutthroat trout fishing is popular, and the surrounding river valley offers hiking opportunities to nearby Downey Creek and Valitons Creek. Wildlife watchers may spot mule deer, moose, osprey, and calliope hummingbirds in the area. The campground is located 69 miles from Coeur d'Alene Lake and is operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services under permit from the Forest Service. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov, with some first-come, first-served sites also available.
Directions
From I-90, take Exit 43 (Kingston) and travel 20 miles north on FH9 to Prichard. Continue 11 miles north on Forest Road 208 to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $26 - $102 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| 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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