Established Camping
Elks Flat Campground
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
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.
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.
Location
Elks Flat Campground is located in Idaho
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
Detours Nearby
Edna Creek Campground
2 hrs 33 min away
Alturas Inlet Campground
3 hrs 3 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 47 min from Boise
- 2 hrs 16 min from Twin Falls
- 3 hrs 26 min from Idaho Falls
- 3 hrs 35 min from Pocatello
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
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
