U.S. Forest Service · Boise National Forest · ID

Elks Flat Campground

The South Fork Boise River runs along the eastern edge of the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing with picnic tables, BBQ stand and tent pads on the sites.Photo · USDA Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
2Sites
50 ftMax rig

The place

Elks Flat Campground is situated on the banks of the South Fork Boise River, at the foot of the Trinity Mountain Range in Idaho. It is five miles north of the town of Pine. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring trails in the surrounding area. Recreation The South Fork Boise River runs along the eastern edge of the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing for rainbow trout. Paradise Hot Springs is nearby. Green Creek Trail 270, a 4.5-mile trail for hiking, horseback riding and dirt bikes, begins a mile from the site. Keep reading

Cross Cut Trail 172 also begins close by and is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles. Facilities This campground contains two large-group campsites that can accommodate up to 100 people. Each site is equipped with covered pavilions, picnic tables and cement site pads. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Natural Features The campground is settled in a grassy meadow. It is surrounded by stands of cottonwood, aspen, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine, at an elevation of 4,400 feet. Nearby Attractions Baumgartner Hot Springs is approximately 16 miles away with a soaking pool and nature trail. Kelly Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent to Baumgartner with several more trail opportunities.

The sites · 2

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
ELKS001group standard nonelectric50 ft
ELKS002group standard nonelectric50 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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