Elk Creek Campground sits on open terrain within Challis National Forest, about seven miles northwest of Stanley. This Forest Service facility operates as a small group area with two sites that accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, though campers should plan for limited natural shade in the exposed setting.
The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, dumpsters, and a hand pump for water that shows iron staining. Cell service is not available at this location. At $75 per night with reservations available from late May through mid-September, the facility allows campfires and alcohol but prohibits pets. Campers seeking more shade and amenities might consider Sheep Trail Group Campground a couple miles away.
Description
Overview
Elk Creek Campground lies just off Highway 21 in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.
Recreation
Elk Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes nearby. Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.
Facilities
This small campground offers one group site that consists of three smaller sites. If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers must walk a few yards from parking area to campsites. Vault toilets area provided. The road to the site and the parking spur within are paved.
Natural Features
Summer wildflowers are plentiful and lodgepole pines provide partial shade. Elk Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and even more fishing. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsElk Creek Campground (sawtooth Nf) is located in Idaho near Stanley
Directions
From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 21 west approximately 8 miles. Turn north at milepost 123 onto Forest Road 892 and follow the road to the campground.
Address
SAWTOOTH, STANLEY
ID 83278
Coordinates
44.2888889 N
115.0319444 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 25 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 35 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 50 min from Pocatello, ID
- 4 hrs 27 min from Twin Falls, ID
