Elk City, Idaho · Idaho County · Facility
Flint Creek trailhead (designated as "American River" campground on the Forest Map) offers camp pads, a stock loading ramp, fire rings, hitching rails, meat pole and toilet. Flint Creek flows by the campsite. It serves as the trailhead for Flint Creek Trail #510.
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Flint Creek trailhead (designated as "American River" campground on the Forest Map) offers camp pads, a stock loading ramp, fire rings, hitching rails, meat pole and toilet. Flint Creek flows by the campsite. It serves as the trailhead for Flint Creek Trail #510.
From Hwy. 14 in Elk City, turn north on American River Road in the center of town. Go past the school and the Elk City Ranger Station on the right. Continue on American River Road to the campground. 6.6 miles north of Elk City, via County Road #1859 or American River-Selway Road #443.
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