Elk Creek Campground
usfs · ID
- fuel station11 mi
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About
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.
- 11 mi
fuel station
Mountain Village Service Station
- 11 mi
grocery
Mountain Village Mercantile
- 4.4 mi
trailhead
Cove Hot Springs
- 1.3 mi
attraction
Sunbeam Hot Springs
- < 0.1 mi
recreation site
Elk Creek Boat Launch
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
- ID
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

