Elks Flat Campground

Boise National Forest, ID · ≈45.8 mi to Boise
Sites
2
Max rig
50 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
45.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Group camping up to 100 people
  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Groups wanting campfires and pets

✕ Not ideal for

  • Solo travelers or couples
  • RVers needing electric hookups
  • Those seeking cell service

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

2 Group Standards (no Hookups)2 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 100 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingSwimming Site
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Boise, ~45.8 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

Photos: USDA Forest Service

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground