Elk Knob State Park Campground

Elk Knob State Park has backcountry campsites. It is a pleasant hike down into a cove forest with beautiful streams.

There are: 3 individual sites that can accommodate no more than six people and two tents each.

2 group sites that can accommodate up to 26 people and is for organized groups.

A zone camping area that can accommodate three sites of no more than six people and two tents each.

These are primitive sites with no facilities except one pit toilet to be shared by the two group sites.

The sites are approximately a one- to two-mile hike from the trailhead.

All supplies, including water, must be packed to the sites. To drink water from nearby creeks and streams, use a filtration device or boil the water for at least 5 minutes. Camp fires are not allowed. Cooking by camp stove is permitted.

Reservations are required for the group sites while the other sites are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the park office for more information.