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Elks Flat Campground

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Elks Flat Campground is located in the Boise National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 15°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Trinity Mountain Lookout and Anderson Ranch Reservoir.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Boise National Forest

Overview

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. Cross Cut Trail 172 also begins close by and is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles.

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.

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Location

Elks Flat Campground is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Mountain Home, travel east on Highway 20 for 35 miles to the turnoff for Pine/Featherville (Forest Highway 61). Travel north on Highway 61 for 24 miles to the campground.

Address

3080 INDUSTRIAL WAY
Mountain home, ID 83647

Coordinates

43.5372194 N
115.2951389 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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2 Reviews

Mike L.
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2019

Nice camping

Good area that doesn’t require a reservation. Along the river for great swimming and fishing. Sites are pretty decent. Had a good amount of trees to keep out of the hot sun.

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Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016

Beautiful

There is nothing like Idaho! This place is awesome, there are many beautiful hiking trails as well as a few that lead to waterfalls, this area is definitely a must see if you are in the area

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Elks Flat Campground?

    Elks Flat Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Elks Flat Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Elks Flat Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Elks Flat Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Elks Flat Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Elks Flat Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Elks Flat Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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