Elk Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season due to winter conditions. Typically opens mid-May and operates through Labor Day, weather permitting. Group site reservations available via Recreation.gov; individual sites are first-come, first-served when the group site is not reserved.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Over-Snow Vehicle and Bicycle Prohibitions
This order covers over-snow vehicle and bicycle use on the Fairfield and Ketchum Ranger Districts and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Sawtooth Wilderness Area Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use requirements for the Sawtooth Wilderness area on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Areas - Occupancy and Use
This over covers occupancy and use requirements of the Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Areas on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Forestwide Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use prohibitions on all National Forest System lands and roads within the Sawtooth National Forest.
Occupancy and Use - Food Storage
This order covers requirements for possessing and storing food while visiting the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Occupancy and Use
This covers occupancy and use requirements, including stay limits, for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
About
Elk Creek Campground sits just off Highway 21 in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho. This intimate campground consists of three individual campsites nestled in a lodgepole pine understory, which can be combined into one group site accommodating up to 40 people. When the group configuration is not reserved, the individual sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers park in a general parking area and walk a short distance to their sites. The campground's location near expansive Elk Meadow makes it ideal for bird watching and wildlife viewing, with opportunities to spot moose and elk. Summer wildflowers are plentiful, and the lodgepole pines provide partial shade. Elk Creek runs nearby, adding to the scenic setting. Summer temperatures are moderate, with average highs around 78 degrees and lows near 40 degrees. Elk Creek serves as an excellent base for exploring the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, with approximately 750 miles of hiking and biking trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail. The Salmon River and numerous lakes and streams offer excellent fishing for rainbow and native westslope cutthroat trout. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby for boating, water skiing, canoeing, and kayaking.
Directions
From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 21 west approximately 8 miles. Turn north at milepost 123 onto Forest Road 892 and follow the road to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 537-8888 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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