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.
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About Elks Flat Campground
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.
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Summary
Elks Flat Campground is an excellent choice for family gatherings, with a clean and tidy environment, accommodating camp host Doug, and ample facilities like a pavilion, group fire pit, and recreational areas for games. The location offers a refreshing river for cooling off and nearby attractions like Rocky Bar for food and gifts. Overall, visitors had a positive experience and expressed a strong desire to return.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Location & Directions for Elks Flat Campground
3080 Industrial Way, Mountain Home, ID 83647 United States
Elevation: 1,321 ft
Getting There
From Mountain Home, travel east on Highway 20 for 35 mi to the turnoff for Pine/Featherville (Forest Highway 61). Travel north on Highway 61 for 24 mi to the campground.
Highway access
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.
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
- Idaho OHV Safety Message
- Click here for more information on the Boise National Forest
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: October 7, 2026
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