Top Tent Camping near Elk City, ID
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Best Tent Sites Near Elk City, ID (88)
1. Orogrande Campground #1 and #2
1 ReviewLocally known as Orogrande #1 and 2, this campground occupies both sides of the road, one on the bank of Crooked River. It includes a toilet, fire rings and at least three camp pads. The non-river side is a good spot for one family or small group. The river side is an open, grassy campsite.
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2. Selway Falls Campground
2 Reviews•10 SavesThe Selway Campground has 7 campsites along Meadow Creek. Boat put-in below the Selway Falls to float to Lowell. The wild and scenic section of the Selway contains Class IV rapids and runs from Paradise Campground to Selway Falls. The Campground will accomodate RV's less than 30-ft. length.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
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4. Boyd Creek Campground
1 Review•1 Photo•5 SavesSituated along the stunning Selway River, the Boyd Creek Campground contains five camp/RV sites, picnic areas and a restroom. Hikers will enjoy taking a trek up the East Boyd Glover Roundtop National Recreation Trail via one of two trailheads accessing it in the vicinity. Anglers will enjoy fishing in the Selway. The Campground will accomodate 30-ft. RV's.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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5. Race Creek Campground
1 ReviewThree camp sites on the Upper Selway River. Boat put-in below Selway Falls. A trailhead at the campground goes east along the Selway River, providing access to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Stock facilities are available for equestrians. The wild and scenic section of the Selway contains Class IV rapids and runs from Paradise Campground to Selway Falls. Very difficult for persons with disabilities to access.
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6. 25 Mile Bar Campground
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- Dispersed
8. Meadow Creek Campground
1 Review•4 SavesMeadow Creek Campground is located along the South Fork of the Clearwater River. The campground has 3 units with picnic tables and toilets.
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9. Table Meadows Campground
1 Review•2 SavesSituated in a popular big game hunting area, Table Meadows Campground offers two toilets, two stock feeding bunks, a loading ramp, hitching rail and six camp pads. The West Fork of the American River flows through the campground.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Elk City
111 Reviews of 88 Elk City Campgrounds
Spencer S.
Scout
Chinook Campground
Remote!
We had the place to ourselves. Great small campground if you want to get away from everything.
Marley F.
Traveler
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.
- MMike M.Traveler
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.
- rrob D.
Guide
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.
Katherine B.
Ranger
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!
Emily E.ScoutPine 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!!
Marilyn K.Guide
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.
- Judy T.
Legend
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.
- Jack S.Scout
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.
- BBrandilyScout
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.
- Dennis P.Guide
Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA
Overnight stop in Kamiah ID
Attended a motorcycle rally here a couple times. Not really my type of camping.
Jersey G.TravelerBoulder 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...
- Jersey G.Traveler
Orogrande Campground #1 and #2
Little Nellie in the BIG Woods
Great camping area. A number of places available through the forested meadow to camp.
The creek behind the campground is fun to play in. Only thing is due to the valley and tall timber, it does not get much sun. 5-Mile back up the road provides much more sunshine, if one likes sunshine.
It is reported the fire of 2022 pretty much burnt up this campground. Haven't been there to see, so camper beware...It may be many decades before it starts to return to its former glory... :-(
- Jersey G.Traveler
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...
- Jersey G.Traveler
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.
- LLaurenTraveler
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)
Marian J.Guide
Deep Creek
Beautiful crystal clear water
It is a long gravel road to get there but worth the trip! It’s beautiful! We fished off the dock and was visited by a large otter!
- KKerry L.Guide
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
- Marian J.Guide
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!
Erica D.Traveler
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.
- Marian J.Guide
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!
- Marian J.Guide
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!!
Pat F.Traveler
Nez Perce National Forest Whitewater Campground
Difficult access road down into the Salmon River canyon.
The access is via a steep and narrow road with at least 15 switchbacks. The campground appears to be used by horseback hunters in the fall. I have stayed here twice and shared the campground one time with another couple. Nice easy trail up or down the river from here. Lots of rafters and occasional jet boats on the river. Pit toilet is maintained by the USFS. No garbage service, pack it in pack it out.
Jim M.Guide
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….
- aadeliaRanger
Wilderness Gateway
Spacious
Lots of places and plenty of room for horses.
- aadeliaRanger
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.
- eeugenia W.Guide
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!!
Guide to Elk City
Camping near Elk City, Idaho, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful landscapes and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.
What to do:
- Hiking and exploring: The area is rich in trails and scenic views. One camper mentioned, "Awesome place for hikes and hot springs. Also dog friendly everywhere we went," highlighting the great hiking opportunities at Wilderness Gateway.
- Fishing: Many campgrounds are near rivers and lakes, perfect for fishing. A review from Ohara Bar Campground noted, "There is plenty of room to explore and have a good time," making it a great spot for families who enjoy fishing.
- River activities: If you're into water sports, the rivers around Knife Edge Campground are ideal for kayaking and rafting. One visitor shared, "This place has huge spaces that will fit your 40 ft RV or just a small tent river access and much more."
What campers like:
- Secluded sites: Campers appreciate the privacy offered by many sites. A review for Wilderness Gateway stated, "Sites are close but feel secluded with trees and ferns."
- Clean facilities: Clean restrooms and well-maintained campgrounds are a big plus. One camper at Ohara Bar Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms were nice and clean, easy access to the river."
- Spacious spots: Many campgrounds provide ample space for tents and RVs. A visitor at Knife Edge Campground noted, "The campground is sheltered with tall fir, cedar and deciduous growth."
What you should know:
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lolo Creek Campground, have basic facilities. A review mentioned, "There is no electricity, no services for RVs, and no firewood for sale."
- Wildlife caution: Be aware of local wildlife. One camper at Ohara Bar Campground advised, "Like much of central Idaho, the wildlife includes black bears and rattlesnakes, so remember to be cautious."
- Road conditions: Some access roads can be rough. A visitor to Lolo Creek Campground warned, "We would have damaged our trailer for sure!" after experiencing the road conditions.
Tips for camping with families:
- Spacious areas for kids: Look for campgrounds with room for kids to play. A review for Ohara Bar Campground mentioned, "We easily fit 4 tents and 3 vehicles in the area. Plenty of space for 3 dogs as well."
- Activities for all ages: Choose a campground that offers various activities. One camper at Wilderness Gateway said, "Lying in the river was refreshing and recharged our inner batteries."
- Safety first: Always keep an eye on children near water. A visitor at Knife Edge Campground noted, "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."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site sizes: Make sure the campground can accommodate your RV size. A review for Knife Edge Campground mentioned, "This place has huge spaces that will fit your 40 ft RV or just a small tent."
- Dump stations: Look for campgrounds with dump stations. One camper at Wilderness Gateway appreciated the "sanitary dump" available on-site.
- Reservations recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A visitor at Ohara Bar Campground advised, "I recommend reserving a spot ahead of time."
Camping near Elk City, Idaho, provides a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great choice for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.
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