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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 11:56AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundaries. WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/10/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
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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