Elko Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Season
- May 26 to November 30
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 47.9245, -112.7633
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
3 sites near the Teton River. Fishing for brook trout in the river. Nearby winter sports area at Teton Pass offers downhill skiing and snowmobiling. When there's no snow to play in, hike up Jones Creek, about 3 miles north from campground. The Jones Creek trailhead is about 0.5 mile east of the campground. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
From the USFS.
Is Elko Campground free?
Yes. Elko Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
When is Elko Campground open?
The season on record runs May 26 to November 30. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Elko Campground?
From Choteau, go 6 miles north on US 89, then 26 miles northwest on County Road 144 (Teton Canyon Road).
What are the rules at Elko Campground?
See motor vehicle use regulations and fire restrictions before camping.
Nearby
- Cave Mountain Campground2.8 mi
- Cave Mountain Campground2.8 mi
- West Fork Campground3.2 mi
- WEST FORK CABIN (W OF CHOTEAU)3.4 mi
- Green Gulch Dispersed Camp Campground4.5 mi
- Mill Falls Campground4.6 mi
- Ear Mountain Cabin6.9 mi
- Home Gulch Campground21.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
