Elk Bend RV Park

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Fishing the Salmon River and watching deer move through the grounds are two reasons campers return to Elk Bend RV Park, situated along the river corridor outside Salmon, Idaho. The park runs from April through November and accommodates RVs up to 60 feet with full hookups, water, electric, and sewer. Sites vary between grass and landscape rock, and shade trees keep things manageable on warm summer days. The Salmon River is directly across the street. Anglers and paddlers can access the water easily, and reviewers note the river runs clear over rock, with rafting, kayaking, and canoeing all viable from nearby put-ins.

The owner receives consistent praise across reviews for attentiveness and hands-on management. The grounds are kept clean, and on-site amenities include coin-operated laundry, showers, restrooms, and a small camp store. WiFi and a dump station round out the practical list. Reviewers mention the sites have enough space between them, though the park does see crowding during the busy summer season. Cell service comes up as a consideration in this stretch of the Salmon River valley, so confirming connectivity before arrival is worth doing. Nearby dispersed options like Goldbug Hot Springs Dispersed near Elk Bend and Iron Creek Road BLM Dispersed near Goldbug Hot Springs give campers more flexibility in the area.

Angela C. sums it up simply: "Just a beautiful area." Pets are welcome, and the park works well as a base for extended stays, as some campers have used it for multi-week work assignments. If you are passing through central Idaho with an RV or tent, Elk Bend is worth putting on the itinerary.

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Map & DirectionsElk Bend RV Park is located in Idaho near Cobalt

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Directions

From jct Hwy 28 & US 93 (in Salmon): Go 20 mi S on US 93 (milepost 283).

Address

111 Whitetail Dr
Salmon, ID 83467

Coordinates

44.9027906 N
113.96823055 W

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Excellent Coverage
Verified by 7 users
Last on 8/7/26
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Possible Coverage
Verified by 14 users
Last on 6/25/26
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Some Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 8/7/26

Connectivity

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T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 7 users
Last on 8/7/26
Verizon
Possible Coverage
Verified by 14 users
Last on 6/25/26
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 8/7/26

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Drive Time

2 hrs 39 min from Idaho Falls, ID
2 hrs 55 min from Missoula, MT
3 hrs 39 min from Helena, MT
4 hrs 28 min from Boise, ID

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Guests regularly cited the spacious, well-maintained sites and exceptional owner hospitality as standout features. The park offers comprehensive amenities including clean facilities and full hookups in a scenic, peaceful setting near the Salmon River.

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Superspockman

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 20, 2026

Beware!

Please note, we have never stayed here, but the following experience should give anyone pause about ever making reservations, and then trying to cancel later. And, if the owner('Stu') is as corrupt and non-customer focused as he was in this simple matter, then God help anyone staying there who has a REAL problem! Our experience validates some bad reviews about this‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ owner! Here's our story: We made reservations online via RoverPass on 1 May, 2026 staying for three days in September, 2026, 4-1/2 MONTHS away, paying the full amount for all three days. Our plans changed and a month later, we canceled our reservations online via RoverPass. I then phoned Elk Bend RV Park.‘Stu’ answered. I told him that I had just canceled the reservations and he said“fine”, and hung up. I waited A WEEK and the credit had still not hit my credit card account. I phoned Elk Bend RV Park on 8 June 2026.‘Stu’ answered. I told him that“it’s been a full week now, and no refund credit has hit my credit card account”. He said“I’ll take care of it”. I said“Thanks”. End of conversation. A day or two later, I phoned Elk Bend RV Park and the call went over to voicemail after two or three rings. I figured I'd give the guy a couple more days, and called again on 11 June 2026. The call immediately went over to voicemail, no dial tone, nothing! Apparently, he had BLOCKED my number! At that point, I went online to my credit card account and logged a dispute. I attached at least 4 or 5 emails with the RoverPass reservations and cancellation to the dispute. After over a month, the credit was finally applied to my account. After over a month and multiple attempts, the credit card company noted that they had been unable to contact the owner! So, be forewarned, this‘Stu' character is a crook, and based on some of his reviews, a real kook, and he will keep your money unless DRASTIC action is taken! Had we paid for our reservations via check or debit card, we would have been, frankly, SCREWED! It is important to note that during this entire ordeal, we NEVER received a single phone call, email, or text message from'Stu' or anyone at ELK BEND RV Park concerning this matter! STAY AWAY! RUN, if need be! DO NOT STAY HERE! If you need a GREAT place nearby, we HIGHLY recommend Wagonhammer RV Park, in North Fork, about 42 miles North. We have stayed there three or four times over the years, and it's very nice!

Scott B.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2024

Great stop

Stoped for an overnight on our way to glacier. Clean and nice park.

Site12

Month of VisitJuly

Cindy G.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2022

Peaceful, Salmon River, Fabulous Owner

We stayed two nights in this delightful peaceful campground. The owner was incredibly nice, accommodating and kept this place so well-maintained. Extremely clean nice laundry room with coin operated machines, central dump area the sites are just water and electric, very nice grass around the gravel sites perfect for dogs. The vistas are spectacular, the river is crystal clear over rocks and floating down on either and include plateable kayak, raft, or canoe is very doable. Restaurant across the street that has a pretty patio really really nice town. This is a more remote town but an excellent stop. We will come here again.

Site8

Month of VisitJuly

Angela C.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 18, 2022

Peaceful and Idyllic

We set up our daughter in our Super C here for 2 months while she worked in nearby Salmon during the busy season. We were so happy with the beautiful scenery, quiet grounds, and excellent service from the owner. If she ever needed anything, they were happy to help. There is a clean laundry room, showers, and bathrooms onsite, and more than enough space for a 40 foot RV. There are shade trees, some grass sites, some landscape rock sites, picnic tables, a gas firepit, and an onsite mini-store if you need. The owner waited for us until we arrived, helped us get our bearings, and then grew to be a friend. If you are needing to camp(even in a tent!) anywhere near Salmon, Idaho, you need to go and see Stewart at Elk Bend RV Park. Say hi to the deer that roam the area, too, or walk across the street and listen to the Salmon River. Just a beautiful area! Sites with full hookups and not. Would not hesitate to recommend Elk Bend RV Park.

Pet Friendly!

Month of VisitMay