Elk Creek Campground - Hwy 21
Stanley, Idaho · 5,912 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,912 ft (1,802 m)5,912 ft1,802 m
- Land
- Challis National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Elk Creek Campground is composed of 3 campsites, located in a lodgepole pine understory, This small campground offers one group site that consists of three smaller sites. The group site can accommodate up to 40 people. If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird watching and wildlife viewing. Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native west slope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and even more fishing. The campground has a general parking area from which visitors must walk to their site.
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Elk Creek Campground - Hwy 21: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain61°24°
- ThuMostly Sunny65°26°
- FriSunny70°29°
- SatSunny67°29°
- SunSunny65°32°
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Dispersed camping nearby
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Location and contact
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