The sound of the Coeur d'Alene River carries through camp at Devils Elbow, a Forest Service campground set within a fir forest outside Murray, Idaho. Sites are mostly shaded, with wide back-in and pull-through driveways that accommodate rigs up to 100 feet, making this one of the more RV-accessible spots among campgrounds near Coeur d'Alene National Forest. No hookups are available on-site, and the nearest dump station is downstream at Shoshone Camp, where a self-serve station runs $8 with credit cards accepted.
Water access is the consistent draw. Campers report good swimming conditions, and the river holds west slope cutthroat trout, though anglers should know the catch-and-release fishery is considered technical. Fishing takes patience here. A camp host is typically present, and reviewers consistently note clean vault toilets and a well-maintained overall feel. One pump-it-yourself drinking water spigot serves the campground. Firewood is available for purchase, and loose wood has also been found around the sites.
The group site is notably large, which makes the campground worth considering for larger gatherings. Weekdays are quieter, and at least one reviewer recommends visiting then to avoid crowds. Campers have spotted deer, eagles, and other water birds from their sites. Kit Price to the south and Berlin Flats just to the north give campers nearby alternatives along the same corridor.
Description
Overview
Devil's Elbow Campground is perched on the banks of the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, providing a perfect escape for a warm summer weekend. Here, visitors can camp in tents or RVs and spend their days fishing or floating the river.
Recreation
Rafting, swimming and kayaking are favorite activities on the river. Rafters will find class I-III rapids further down the river. Catch-and-release cutthroat trout fishing is also popular. Visitors also enjoy explore the river valley on foot to see nearby Downey Creek or Valitons Creek.
Facilities
Devil's Elbow Campground has 20 campsites including one host site and a group site. The group site can accommodate up to 50 people. Amenities include hand-pump drinking water and vault toilets. Campground roads are paved and parking spurs are short but wide enough for parking two vehicles alongside a trailer.
Natural Features
The campground sits among lodgepole and other mixed pines along the river at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The area is located in the Coeur d'ALene Mountains, 69 miles from popular Coeur d'Alene Lake. Wildlife watchers and photographers have the chance to see mule deer, moose, osprey and calliope hummingbirds.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDevils Elbow is located in Idaho near Murray
Public CampgroundDirections
From I-90, take Exit 43 (Kingston) and travel 20 miles north on FH9 to Prichard. Continue 11 miles north on Forest Road 208 to the campground.
Address
IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FOREST
ID
Coordinates
47.7663889 N
116.0166667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 47 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 2 hrs 16 min from Spokane, WA
- 3 hrs 15 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 42 min from Lewiston, ID
