Elk Summit Campground
Elk City, Idaho · 5,755 ft · In Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Photos: USGS / USDA NAIP
Wildfire 18 mi SE: North Fork Lost Horse, 118 acres, 70% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,755 ft (1,754 m)5,755 ft1,754 m
- Land
- Clearwater National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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- Toilets
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About
This sweet destination of a campground rests a short distance from the 1.34 million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Located just 24 miles south of Highway 12, you'll have available to you 15 campsites, stock facilities, stunning scenery, and access to some of the nation's wildest country including many remote alpine lakes and mountain peaks. Hoodoo Lake is just a short stroll from the campground.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Elk Summit Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedAreas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain45°28°
- ThuWidespread Frost then Sunny52°31°
- FriWidespread Frost then Sunny57°35°
- SatSunny54°32°
- SunSunny, 2% chance of rain50°35°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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