Overview Elks Flat Campground is situated on the banks of the South Fork Boise River, at the foot of the Trinity Mountain Range in Idaho. It is five miles north of the town of Pine. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring trails in the surrounding area. Recreation The South Fork Boise River runs along the easter…
Overview Elks Flat Campground is situated on the banks of the South Fork Boise River, at the foot of the Trinity Mountain Range in Idaho. It is five miles north of the town of Pine. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring trails in the surrounding area. Recreation The South Fork Boise River runs along the eastern edge of the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing for rainbow trout. Paradise Hot Springs is nearby. Green Creek Trail 270, a 4.5-mile trail for hiking, horseback riding and dirt bikes, begins a mile from the site. Cross Cut Trail 172 also begins close by and is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles.Facilities This campground contains two large-group campsites that can accommodate up to 100 people. Each site is equipped with covered pavilions, picnic tables and cement site pads. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.Natural Features The campground is settled in a grassy meadow. It is surrounded by stands of cottonwood, aspen, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine, at an elevation of 4,400 feet. Nearby Attractions Baumgartner Hot Springs is approximately 16 miles away with a soaking pool and nature trail. Kelly Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent to Baumgartner with several more trail opportunities.
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All campsites are surrounded by pine trees and have picnic tables, BBQ stands with gravel parking area and not far for hiking, biking, fishing, rafting and swimming. — USDA Forest ServiceLots of pine trees around the pavillion will provide lots of shade with your campsites very close. — USDA Forest ServiceGrassy areas lead you to sites surrounded by pine trees with picnic tables, BBQ stand and tents pads. — USDA Forest ServiceThis is one of two large-group pavillions that can accommodate up to 100 people with picnic tables and cement site pads. — USDA Forest ServiceVault toilets with gravel roads are on site. — USDA Forest ServiceEasy access to the large-group pavillions that can accommodate up to 100 people with hiking, biking, fishing and swimming nearby. — USDA Forest ServiceThe campsites are nestled amongst the pine trees with picnic tables, tent pads and BBQ stands. — USDA Forest Service
How to Get There
From Mountain Home, travel east on Highway 20 for 35 miles to the turnoff for Pine/Featherville (Forest Highway 61). Travel north on Highway 61 for 24 miles to the campground.
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Plan Your Visit to ELKS FLAT CAMPGROUND
Heading to ELKS FLAT CAMPGROUND? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for ELKS FLAT CAMPGROUND?
No central reservation system listed for ELKS FLAT CAMPGROUND. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232335) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to ELKS FLAT CAMPGROUND?
From Mountain Home, travel east on Highway 20 for 35 miles to the turnoff for Pine/Featherville (Forest Highway 61). Travel north on Highway 61 for 24 miles to the campground.
