Devils Elbow
Campground · Idaho · 20 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Coeur d'Alene National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 20
- Bookable sites
- 100 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 2,952 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Devil's Elbow Campground is perched on the banks of the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, providing a perfect escape for a warm summer weekend. Here, visitors can camp in tents or RVs and spend their days fishing or floating the river.Recreation
Rafting, swimming and kayaking are favorite activities on the river. Rafters will find class I-III rapids further down the river. Catch-and-release cutthroat trout fishing is also popular.Visitors also enjoy explore the river valley on foot to see nearby Downey Creek or Valitons Creek.
Facilities
Devil's Elbow Campground has 20 campsites including one host site and a group site. The group site can accommodate up to 50 people. Amenities include hand-pump drinking water and vault toilets.Campground roads are paved and parking spurs are short but wide enough for parking two vehicles alongside a trailer.
Natural Features
- The campground sits among lodgepole and other mixed pines along the river at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The area is located in the Coeur d'ALene Mountains, 69 miles from popular Coeur d'Alene Lake.
Wildlife watchers and photographers have the chance to see mule deer, moose, osprey and calliope hummingbirds.
The facts
- 20 bookable sites
- 21 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 100 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: DEVI
Site types
- 19 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
21 campsites at Devils Elbow
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 87 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 39 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | DEVI | Management | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | DEVI | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 10 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| GROUP | DEVI | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 50 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From I-90, take Exit 43 (Kingston) and travel 20 miles north on FH9 to Prichard. Continue 11 miles north on Forest Road 208 to the campground.
47.76639, -116.01667 · 47°45'59.0"N 116°1'0.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Aug, down to 32°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 37 | 45 | 56 | 67 | 73 | 83 | 84 | 73 | 55 | 39 | 32 |
| Low °F | 21 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 44 | 43 | 37 | 32 | 27 | 22 |
| Precip in | 5.9 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 6.3 | 5.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Devils Elbow
- Can you reserve a site at Devils Elbow?
- Yes, Devils Elbow is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Devils Elbow have?
- 21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Devils Elbow?
- 100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Devils Elbow?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Devils Elbow.
- Are campfires allowed at Devils Elbow?
- Campfires are allowed at Devils Elbow. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 435-245-6521
- Email info@sceniccanyons.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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