Elks Flat Campground
Campground · Idaho · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 100
- People per site
- 4,338 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Elks Flat Campground is situated on the banks of the South Fork Boise River, at the foot of the Trinity Mountain Range in Idaho. It is five miles north of the town of Pine. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring trails in the surrounding area.Recreation
The South Fork Boise River runs along the eastern edge of the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing for rainbow trout. Paradise Hot Springs is nearby.Green Creek Trail 270, a 4.5-mile trail for hiking, horseback riding and dirt bikes, begins a mile from the site. Cross Cut Trail 172 also begins close by and is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles.
Facilities
This campground contains two large-group campsites that can accommodate up to 100 people. Each site is equipped with covered pavilions, picnic tables and cement site pads. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.Natural Features
The campground is settled in a grassy meadow. It is surrounded by stands of cottonwood, aspen, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine, at an elevation of 4,400 feet.Nearby Attractions
Baumgartner Hot Springs is approximately 16 miles away with a soaking pool and nature trail. Kelly Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent to Baumgartner with several more trail opportunities.The facts
- Season: Mid-May – End of September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 2 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: ELKS
Site types
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
2 campsites at Elks Flat Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | ELKS | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 100 | 🐾 |
| 002 | ELKS | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 100 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Mountain Home, travel east on Highway 20 for 35 miles to the turnoff for Pine/Featherville (Forest Highway 61). Travel north on Highway 61 for 24 miles to the campground.
43.53722, -115.29514 · 43°32'14.0"N 115°17'42.5"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 7.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 6.0 | 8.7 |
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 Elks Flat Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Elks Flat Campground?
- Yes, Elks Flat Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Elks Flat Campground have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Elks Flat Campground?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Elks Flat Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Elks Flat Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Elks Flat Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Elks Flat Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Elks Flat Campground
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- Pine Campground 5.6 mi · Campground
- Abbott Campground 6.3 mi · Campground
- Ice Springs Campground 6.3 mi · Campground
- Curlew Creek Campground 7 mi · Campground
- Chaparral Campground 7 mi · Campground
- Bird Creek Campground 8.3 mi · Campground
- Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead 8.6 mi · Facility
- Willow Creek Campground 9 mi · Campground
- Big Roaring River Lake Campground 9.4 mi · Campground
- Upper Roaring River Trailhead 9.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 208-587-7961
- 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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