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Elk Creek Campground

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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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Mountain Village Service Station

    11 mi
  • grocery

    Mountain Village Mercantile

    11 mi
  • trailhead

    Cove Hot Springs

    4.4 mi
  • attraction

    Sunbeam Hot Springs

    1.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Elk Creek Boat Launch

    < 0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: DUTCHMAN FLAT C.G. in Sawtooth National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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