Best RV Parks near Elk City, ID

Recent RV Reviews In Elk City

71 Reviews of 53 Elk City Campgrounds

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  Spencer S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  Chinook Campground

  Remote!

  We had the place to ourselves. Great small campground if you want to get away from everything.

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  Marley F.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 28, 2024

  Fiddle Creek Recreation Site

  Nice Spot

  My husband and I were looking for a quick spot to camp and found this right off the highway, it was perfect for a last minute camping. There’s a few more spots off the highway. We loved that it was right on the river, too. Pretty easy access, but if you have a longer trailer than I would suggest going in the first turn out, because the second one is tight.

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  Mike M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 8, 2024

  Deyo Reservoir

  Small but beautiful lake campground

  We were riding the Idaho BDR (Backcountry Discovery Route) and needed a place to camp near Pierce.  There aren't many options that are accessible for our Support Truck but found Deyo Reservoir as a welcome spot.   The West sites are very open and close to each other and are what you see first.  I kinda stumbled down to the East Campground which is more for Truck/Tent camping and is wooded and cooler (it was 95 degrees when we rode in).  Typical for Idaho the sites were nicely spaced, well maintained (it is hosted) and the Vault Toilet was very clean.

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  rob D.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 5, 2024

  Twin Bridges Recreation Area Campground

  Twin Bridges Recreation Area

  Great free camping on the Salmon River. We stayed there one night and it was very nice picnicking along the Salmon. The campground has a single vault toilet that was very clean. The campground can accommodate large RVs as it's mostly a large gravel parking lot. We would definitely stay here again.

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  Katherine B.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 10, 2024

  Wilderness Gateway

  Big trees and shady groves

  Great sites big enough to back a trailer in. Sites are close but feel secluded with trees and ferns. Running water was a bonus, after rafting for a week it felt luxurious!

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  Emily E.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 2, 2024

  Pine Bar Recreation Site

  Beautiful spot!!! 5 Stars

  Such a fun spot to camp! There's bathrooms and sand! You can ride bikes or four wheelers to the beach that is really big and just beautiful!!

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  Marilyn K.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 28, 2024

  Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA

  Shady

  Level pull through sites. A little close together if full. Water and Electric. Staff friendly and helpful. Only bathroom open was a bit of a walk. Bathrooms were a rustic motif, clean, Hot showers.

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  Judy T.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 2, 2023

  Wild Goose Campground

  Small campground along Highway 12 and the Clearwater River

  There aren’t too many campgrounds between Orofino and Kooskia, Idaho except for a few RV parks. We finally found a beautiful campground off highway 12 or the scenic Lolo Highway. It was small but had quite a few open sites so we snagged one close to the river and bathroom. The highway noise was noticeable but not bad at night. Our picnic table had a view of the Clearwater river (yes, it is very clear and has salmon.). There were steps down to the rocky shore of the river. We net a couple from elsewhere in Udaho who always choose this campground.

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  Jack S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 7, 2023

  Porters Camp

  Not where map shows it and is not available.

  Tried to find Porters Camp. It us not in the Pines subdivision as on the map. According to locals, it is owned by Potlatch and not available to the public. It was a logging camp.

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  Brandily

  Scout

  

  Jun. 24, 2023

  Seubert RV Park & Guesthouse

  Great Location!

  Beautiful view, super friendly staff, and very convenient location. Just a tiny bit off the highway, easy to access pull-through sites, and very affordable! Super clean and well kept.

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  Dennis P.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 14, 2023

  Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA

  Overnight stop in Kamiah ID

  Attended a motorcycle rally here a couple times. Not really my type of camping.

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  Rebecca G.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 13, 2023

  The RV Landing at Carlson Ranch

  Beautiful Place Run By Terrible Owners

  We were hired as the park's camp hosts for the summer 2022 season and traveled over 2,000 miles for the job. We were extremely excited about the opportunity because it seemed like a dream job in a dream location. It is a family- owned and operated business and had all the indications of an excellent work opportunity. The agreement was 20hrs a week in exchange for our site. Our duties were the typical duties you see; cleaning the bathhouse, checking in guests, maintaining the sites, etc. We had the opportunity to earn additional wages on a case-by-case basis. Simple enough. We saw no red flags during our two phone interviews. However, over the next three months, things deteriorated rapidly. We found out some things the hard way (like, for example, the fact that they flew through 5 camp hosts during their first two years in operation- and the park is only three years old), and I'd like to spare anyone else from making the same mistakes we did.

  So, let's get into the ugly.... It's a long read, but I promise I'm not being dramatic.

  The owners' communication skills were almost non-existant. This created unnecessarily difficult situations on more than one occasion. Coupled with the fact that they frequently flip-flopped on the directions they gave their employees and waffled on the demands they made, working for them became increasingly frustrating and unrewarding. This became a massive sticking point because they claimed to excel in communication, when any employee could tell you that was a complete crock of (you know what).

  They micro-managed unlike any employer I have ever seen (and I was active duty military for six years), which added to the stress. They also seemed to be completely out of touch with how long work around the park actually took. This is probably due to a combination of the facts that they were used to employing primarily family members (who would not mind selflessly working without having every hour of labor compensated) and that they had never actually done the work themselves. Things look very different from an air conditioned office than they do out in the heat. Appropriate attempts were made to handle issues through the proper channels, but at best they were ignored and at worst they were responded to with passive aggression. Apparently, as part-time employees, we were expected to read their minds, anticipate their needs, and go far above and beyond what any reasonable person would consider appropriate to communicate.

  There were a thousand little cuts that added up to an insurmountable degree of inconvenience, but a few of the biggest were feeling that my time and labor were undervalued, that I could not leave the property on any day other than my off day (but could not expect to be compensated for the hours I was essentially held hostage there), that I had to walk an impossible balance between working enough hours but not working too many (a vague detail of our contract that we never did receive clarification on, no matter how many times we asked), a lack of clear communication, and feeling that we were looked down upon as "less than" them. And since we lived on the property, it was impossible to leave the work at work, and find any peace at home.

  The kicker and final nail in the coffin of this whole thing was when, after leaving an honest review and feedback of the company through a public channel, one of the owners sent my spouse a nasty wall of text message, full of ageist inuendos and rude implications about the type of employment we would be best suited for. Apparently, when their behavior had the potential to make them look bad in a public space, the owners were all too eager to "communicate". The entire thing came off as tacky and unprofessional, and I regret giving them so much of our hard work and effort.

  I'd like to give an honorable mention to some of the other, full-time employees, like our manager Chris who was very sweet (but very much not in control of anything). If it had been possible to only work for her, we would not have left. But the owners' personalities are toxic and overbearing and it was completely untenable. Since we left, the RV park ran an aggressive hiring campaign ad on Facebook, so there's a chance you may have seen it. Please save your sanity (and gas money) and do not entertain the opportunity.

  Super fun fact that actually isn't fun at all- one of the owners is now the Idaho County State Senator....😊

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  Jersey G.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 16, 2022

  Boulder Flat - Lochsa River

  A River Runs By

  Great little campsite with the roar of the river.  

  Found it by accident a few years back.  It sits above the Lochsa River,  just north and west of the Wilderness Gateway Campground.  

  Both campgrounds are great, but this one is a little more rustic and provides easier access from the highway for camp trailers and stock trailers.  

  Have to look carefully because it is easy to miss: not well marked...

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  Jersey G.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 16, 2022

  Nez Perce National Forest Five Mile Campground

  Fun Campsite

  Great little campsite.  There are actually two campgrounds across the road from each other.  The newer one is a wide open area while the older one is not conducive to larger 5th wheels.  

  I camped at the older one with my little 1960 Rolls Royal camper.  Fun trails all around to explore and I've heard you can pan in the creek.  

  It is reported the 2022 fire pretty well wiped out the area so camper beware...

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  Jersey G.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 16, 2022

  Ruby Meadows Trailhead

  Close to Adventure

  Great little campground, until the fire went through.  Most of it survived, but fire damage is present adjacent to the road and along the trails.

  It can sometimes be crowded with ATV and motorbikes, but most the time they are courteous and polite. 

  I enjoyed panning in the creeks around the area because there are neat dark red and purple garnet to be had.  Only found a speck or two of gold, so I am glad I was looking for garnet and not gold.

  Traveled from N. Idaho and Montana to here multiple times over the year - definitely worth the trip, especially since they paved the road.

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  Lauren

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 30, 2022

  Knife Edge Campground

  Beautiful spot

  Stayed one night 10/13/22. Pulled in at dark, just right off of the 12 in Kooskia, ID. About 5/6 campgrounds, 2 were occupied (quiet neighbors), but with enough trees to feel there was privacy. Vault toilet and Lochsa river access(rock bar), no garbage services this time of year. Saw a black bear (juvenile) on the way in but didn’t see/hear anything else from the bear that night or the next morning. Soft ground, and flat even spaces. Fire ring and picnic table as well. Free made it the perfect price, given that a lot of the state campsites were closed (locked gate) this time. Looked as though some campsites backed to the highway, we chose a middle site and weren’t too disturbed by the highway. (Tent camped on a road trip to the Midwest)

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  Kerry L.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 20, 2022

  Hells Canyon Jet Boat Tours and Lodging and RV Park

  Salmon river RV resort

  Nice resort 30/50 amp water and sewer Nice grass area for tents River access This resort name is now the salmon river resort 208 839 9990

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  Marian J.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 22, 2022

  Deyo Reservoir

  Great small family park

  This was our second time camping here with a different spot and perspective! We stayed in number #11 at the back near the trail path! We caught lots of bluegill, trout but no bass!

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  Erica D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 17, 2022

  Nez Perce National Forest Newsome Campground

  Beautiful Back Country

  36 miles from Grangeville, and its got some elevation and it can get cold at night if in a tent. But the days are gorgeous there are alot of ORVs during the weekend but during the week its quiet. We found a place off the road next to a creek and away from the road. It was amazing.

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  Marian J.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 14, 2022

  Lolo Creek Campground

  Very Rough Road

  We visited Lolo before bringing our trailer to camp and I'm glad we did! We would have damaged our trailer for sure!

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  Marian J.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 13, 2022

  Deyo Reservoir

  Deyo Dreamin

  This is a nice very small campground with a very nice host family! Lots of docks for fishing in both the east and west campgrounds! Some docks are easier than others to access! None are handicap assessable! There is a small beach near the launch ramp! We enjoy this little reservoir often!!

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  Jim M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 23, 2022

  Swiftwater RV Park

  Surprising Gem Right On The Salmon River

  We’re heading north from Boise and needed a place to crash for the night. This was convenient so we booked it and we’re happily surprised when we arrived. Friendly greeting from the owners & hosts, quiet and shaded spot right overlooking the Salmon River(we were in #18) with water and power hookup and a very clean bathroom, shower, washer & drier, ice, grill & outdoor area to hang out.

  Very limited road boise and the shade trees were plentiful & lovely.

  Wish we could have stayed a few more days….

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  adelia

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 12, 2022

  Wilderness Gateway

  Spacious

  Lots of places and plenty of room for horses.

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  adelia

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 12, 2022

  Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA

  Quiet, typical koa

  Mostly RVs at this campsite, 6 tent sites none were taken when we got there. Fairly clean bathrooms with showers. Across the road from Clearwater River. They did overcharge for laundry machines. Waiting to see if that gets corrected.

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  eugenia W.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 8, 2022

  Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA

  Wonderful night!!

  We had a wonderful time!! People are so friendly!! Nice shade trees all over, pool was great! Bathrooms where clean!!

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  Albert V.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 19, 2022

  Hammer Creek Recreation Site

  Great spot for a night stop

  The locals at Pine Ridge recommended me this spot. I was planning to camp in the Lost Valley Reservoir, but it had been raining the whole day, and the road up to the campsite was muddy. This campsite was a great alternative (no dirt road, woohoo!). Spots are big (although pretty close to each other), and there isn't a lot of shade.

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  Bob S.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 29, 2022

  Swiftwater RV Park

  Nice location on the Snake River

  We spent 2 nights here in late April so we nearly had the place to ourselves. Bill & Pam are very nice folks. Very laid back, helpful, and accommodating. We had a crew of 7 tents and 3 vehicles. We pretty much took over the Gazebo which had lighting, a big central fire pit, and lots of camp chairs.

  The flush toilets each had a shower and there were several coin op washers and dryers.

  The biggest surpprise was the WiFI was very good. Strong signal throughout the small RV / camping area. We essentially had only extended service with our Verizon cell service. One of the crew had AT&T with the same.