Best Dispersed Camping near Elk River, ID

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Elk River, ID (13)

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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Elk River

7 Reviews of 13 Elk River Campgrounds


  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cliff Creek Campground Primitive Dispersed
    Oct. 21, 2024

    Cliff Creek Campground Primitive Dispersed

    Great location near the Hiawatha trail

    This is primitive off grid camping. No services, no water, no tables, just a bathroom in a field with a few campsites around it near the creek. Great location to stay if you're doing the Hiawatha trail and want to camp in the area. The busses picking up hiawatha trail users go right by the campground multiple times a day in the summer.

  • Pat F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Ridge Lake Campground
    Aug. 3, 2022

    Rocky Ridge Lake Campground

    Beautiful lake

    There was a cow moose feeding in the lake when we were there. She would stomp around up to her neck in the lake, then eat the plants that would float to the surface.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stevens Lakes Backcountry
    Sep. 21, 2021

    Stevens Lakes Backcountry

    Beautiful hike with breathtaking views!

    By far one of my favorite Mt lake hikes! With great camping at both the lower and upper lakes, I recommend using the trails app to help navigate through the switch backs, and have lots of water! Me and my friends stayed at the lower lake, both hammock and tent camping.

  • Megan K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Horse Camp Trailhead
    Oct. 4, 2020

    Horse Camp Trailhead

    Fun Quick Trip Spot

    While this is not my favorite spot, it’s very close to where I live. This is my go to spot when I just want to get a quick overnight camp in. I will be returning here soon and will take photos to share.

    Depending on the time of year it can be loud as motorists past. However, I have wondered into it wilderness to camp farther away from the trail.

    The coordinates from this listing are incorrect and take you down the wrong road.

    Laird Park is just down the road and you can get to nice river areas from both campsites. If you can’t get a spot here you can always try down by Laird as a backup.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Donkey Creek Campground
    Jul. 6, 2019

    Donkey Creek Campground

    Awesome spot beside the rapids

    This campground is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out area close to the swiftly flowing Marble Creek. There is one vault toilet and two fire rings with grills, but also a couple more spots with just rock rings. We tent camped last year and RV camped this time. Very nice!

  • Christopher R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Ridge Lake Campground
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Rocky Ridge Lake Campground

    Very secluded mountain lake camp

    Great peaceful mountain lake setting with elk often on the hillside above located on the historic lolo motorway not suitable for low clearance vehicles but it is a beautiful place to go get away



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