Can you reserve a site at Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF)?

Yes, Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF)?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF), Idaho — 13 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are available on the area's many trails and forest roads. The Elk Creek Falls Trail takes hikers 3.5 miles to the tallest waterfall in the state.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping, most of which are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservation needed). A total of 6 sites are available for advanced reservation up to four days before arrival date, at which point unreserved sites will also become first-come first-served. Electrical hookups are available at all sites including the six campsites available for advanced reservations. Parking and driving surfaces are gravel throughout the campground.

Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A more rustic overflow section offers additional campsites.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a mature pine forest in the Clearwater National Forest, next to Elk Creek, at an elevation of about 3,000 feet. The surrounding area is home to the tallest waterfall in Idaho, as well as the largest cedar tree east of the Cascade Range.

Elk, deer, moose, bear and cougar make the forested country their home.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Elk River is less than a mile from the campground and offers a variety of basic services, including gas, groceries, showers and fishing equipment.

The facts

13 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

Site types

13 Standard Electric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

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13 campsites at Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
002	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
003	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
004	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
005	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
006	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
007	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
008	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
009	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
010	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
011	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
012	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
013	AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8

Getting there

From Moscow, Idaho, travel northeast on State Road 8 to Elk River. Turn north onto Forest Road 382 and then east onto Forest Road 1705. The campground is about 45 minutes from Moscow.

46.79194, -116.17306 · 46°47'31.0"N 116°10'23.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Aug, down to 33°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	33	38	46	53	64	71	82	83	72	56	41	33
Low °F	21	22	27	31	38	45	48	48	40	33	28	21
Precip in	5.1	4.0	3.3	3.5	3.2	2.7	0.9	0.9	1.5	3.4	4.8	5.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 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 Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF)

Can you reserve a site at Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF)?: Yes, Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF) have?: 13 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF)?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

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Contact

Phone 208-875-1131
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater NF)