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- River Access
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Reviews (18)
What Guests Are Saying
Elks Flat Campground offers a clean and well-stocked environment, with a great camp host who ensures daily maintenance of the bathrooms. The large area for games and the pavilion provide excellent entertainment options for guests. However, some areas, including the group site and restroom facilities, have shown signs of decline, with maintenance issues noted by long-time visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Elks Flat Campground offers a clean and well-stocked environment, with a great camp host who ensures daily maintenance of the bathrooms. The large area for games and the pavilion provide excellent entertainment options for guests. However, some areas, including the group site and restroom facilities, have shown signs of decline, with maintenance issues noted by long-time visitors.
Review Summary
Rodney S
July 23, 2022
Though a very good location, there were issues with the facilities. The trash bins were overflowing before our arrival, which did not get emptied until Thursday of our Monday to Saturday stay, forcing us to take trash to the transfer station, instead of adding to the problem, I was disappointed in how many drove in, camping elsewhere to pile their trash at the campsite. The vault toilets were another issue, we had to clean them on our arrival, they were absolutely disgusting. There was no paper in them, fortunately we are always prepared with our own, for just such an event. It was later in the week when the toilets were finally officially cleaned and restocked again. For an unknown reason, there was no Camp Host on-site, which in our experience prevents just such issues. We did have a good time, but the above could have certainly been better.
Rodney S
July 23, 2022
Though a very good location, there were issues with the facilities. The trash bins were overflowing before our arrival, which did not get emptied until Thursday of our Monday to Saturday stay, forcing us to take trash to the transfer station, instead of adding to the problem, I was disappointed in how many drove in, camping elsewhere to pile their trash at the campsite. The vault toilets were another issue, we had to clean them on our arrival, they were absolutely disgusting. There was no paper in them, fortunately we are always prepared with our own, for just such an event. It was later in the week when the toilets were finally officially cleaned and restocked again. For an unknown reason, there was no Camp Host on-site, which in our experience prevents just such issues. We did have a good time, but the above could have certainly been better.
Linda W
July 2, 2022
Elks Flat provided a great place for a family reunion. We had plenty of space and loved being in the woods and near the river. We had plenty of trails in the area for using our side by sides.
Linda W
July 2, 2022
Elks Flat provided a great place for a family reunion. We had plenty of space and loved being in the woods and near the river. We had plenty of trails in the area for using our side by sides.
Karlie D
July 23, 2021
Beautiful campsite, loved the tents were in the shade for the majority of the day. Enjoyed the River and wildlife nearby.
Karlie D
July 23, 2021
Beautiful campsite, loved the tents were in the shade for the majority of the day. Enjoyed the River and wildlife nearby.
April G
January 16, 2020
Great group facility! We stayed in group site 1 which was more exposed than the other but the placement on the river is best. The fire pit and pavilion were fantastic for meals and late night hangouts where the drunks could be loud and not disturb the campsites. The only issue was the wasps. There were so many wasps, everywhere. We removed about 8 wasps nests from the pavilion alone and each site many in the vicinity. It was a really great experience minus the wasps. The vault toilet for our site was pretty clean, but a little stinky. Overall, it was a great experience and the location of the campground is awesome.
April G
January 16, 2020
Great group facility! We stayed in group site 1 which was more exposed than the other but the placement on the river is best. The fire pit and pavilion were fantastic for meals and late night hangouts where the drunks could be loud and not disturb the campsites. The only issue was the wasps. There were so many wasps, everywhere. We removed about 8 wasps nests from the pavilion alone and each site many in the vicinity. It was a really great experience minus the wasps. The vault toilet for our site was pretty clean, but a little stinky. Overall, it was a great experience and the location of the campground is awesome.
Location Elks Flat Campground
Address:
3080 Industrial Way
Mountain Home, ID, 83647
United States
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.
Elks Flat Campground is accessible via Highway 20 and Forest Highway 61. It is approximately 35 miles east of Mountain Home on Highway 20, with a turnoff to Forest Highway 61 leading north for 24 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.5372 / -115.295
Elevation: 1321 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
General
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Pets
- Horses are prohibited in the campground.
Site capacity
- Campsites are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; obtain it near your destination to prevent pests.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026