Public LandU.S. Forest ServiceBig rigs OK

Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf)

Elk River, Idaho · 2,838 ft · In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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Wildfire 44 mi E: Moose Mountain, 5,832 acres, 90% contained

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night: $20recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 13From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: PartialElectric, no water, no sewerFrom OpenStreetMap · Oct 2026
Elevation: 2,838 ft (865 m)2,838 ft865 m
Pets: Not yet known
Big rigs: Yes
Season: May 14 – Oct 1From fs.usda.gov · Oct 2026
Cell signal: Not yet known

Sites13

Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

Site	Type	Longest rig	People
001	Standard	40 ft	8
002	Standard	40 ft	8
003	Standard	40 ft	8
004	Standard	40 ft	8
005	Standard	40 ft	8
006	Standard	40 ft	8
007	Standard	40 ft	8
008	Standard	40 ft	8
009	Standard	40 ft	8
010	Standard	40 ft	8

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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Caravan / RV sites
Reservations
Tent sites
Toilets

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Overview

Elk Creek Campground offers visitors a little bit of everything. From scenic views and vistas, to attractive waterfalls and ancient foliage, the campground provides a great place to stay in the mountains of north central Idaho. Recreational opportunities abound in the area and a variety of services are located nearby.Recreation

Elk Creek and nearby Elk River Reservoir provide visitors with opportunities for fishing and other water-related recreation. Cutthroat and rainbow trout, chinook salmon and steelhead swim in the clear waters. Fishing or hunting are popular activities in the rugged and primitive landscape.

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf): FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

WedMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain58°38°
ThuSunny65°42°
FriSunny69°43°
SatMostly Sunny64°39°
SunSunny, 1% chance of rain62°44°

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RV Sites

Campground · 170 ft · Elk River