Closed

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.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Twentymile Leonia Forest Service Road 408 Closure

The purpose of this order is for public safety during repair operations on a washed-out section of NFS Road 408.

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

Email info@sceniccanyons.com
Phone +1 (435) 245-6521

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Devil's Elbow Campground Entrance
Devil's Elbow Campground Entrance
Devil's Elbow Campground Site 6

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