Elk Creek Campground (Sawtooth NF)

Elk Creek Campground lies just off Highway 21 in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.

Facilities

This small campground offers one group site that consists of three smaller sites. If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers must walk a few yards from parking area to campsites. Vault toilets area provided. The road to the site and the parking spur within are paved.

Nearby attractions

Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and even more fishing. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

Natural feaures

Summer wildflowers are plentiful and lodgepole pines provide partial shade. Elk Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

Recreation

Elk Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes nearby. Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.

Driving directions to Elk Creek Campground (Sawtooth NF)

From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 21 west approximately 8 miles. Turn north at milepost 123 onto Forest Road 892 and follow the road to the campground.

Location and contact info

Idaho 21, ID 83278

For campground inquires, please call:928-537-8888

Elk Creek Campground (Sawtooth NF) details

Campfire allowed
Checkin time: 2:00 PM
Checkout time: 12:00 PM
Max num of people: 40
Max num of vehicles: 8
Max vehicle length: 40

Camping with an RV

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Amenities at Elk Creek Campground (Sawtooth NF)

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Shade

supplies
Fire pit
Picnic table

Activities at Elk Creek Campground (Sawtooth NF)

Camping

Hiking

Wildlife viewing

Fishing

Biking

RV Travel Tips

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