Elko Campground
Open seasonally when road access permits. No fees required. First-come, first-served with no reservations. No potable water available. Mandatory food storage required due to bear activity.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 12:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 7 inches is expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
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
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.
About
Elko Campground sits at the edge of the Rocky Mountain Front in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, offering a quiet, primitive camping experience along the Teton River. With only 3 sites, this free campground provides a secluded setting for anglers targeting brook trout in the river. The campground serves as a launching point for several recreational opportunities. The Jones Creek trailhead is approximately half a mile east of the campground, offering hiking into the mountains. During winter months, the nearby Teton Pass area provides downhill skiing and snowmobiling. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring their own drinking water and be prepared for bear country, as mandatory food storage in approved containers is required. Bears frequent this area, and all food must be kept out of sight and removed from the area after eating.
Directions
From Choteau, go 6 miles north on US 89, then 26 miles northwest on County Road 144 (Teton Canyon Road).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 449-5201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Elko Campground | |
| Helena-Lewis and Clark NF Alerts |
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