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Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf, Id)

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
recreation.gov
Nearest dump station
Cedar Flats Dump Station · 57.0 mi
Coordinates
46.7919, -116.1731
Last verified
September 18, 2026
46.7919° N · 116.1731° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

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. There are multiple Elk Creek Campgrounds; this is in Clearwater County, Idaho.

From the USFS.Official page

Is this site free?

No. this site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to this site?

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 an hour from Moscow.

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What are the rules at this site?

Stay Limit: The 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited. If you have booked back-to-back reservations, you will be asked to cancel all days after the first 14. 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). Electrical hookups are available at all sites including 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.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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