Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf)

ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (CLEARWATER NF)

Featured amenities

Restrooms Restrooms
Electric Hookup Electric Hookup

Available sites

6 total sites

About Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf)

Elk Creek Campground offers visitors a little bit of everything. From scenic views and vistas, to attractive waterfalls and ancient foliage, the campground provides a great place to stay in the mountains of north central Idaho. Recreational opportunities abound in the area and a variety of services are located nearby.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Restrooms Restrooms
Electric Hookup Electric Hookup
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Electric Hookup
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

6 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 008, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (80)

What Guests Are Saying

Elk Creek Campground is highly praised for its beautiful, large, and private campsites, well-maintained facilities, and clean bathrooms. Reviewers appreciate the attentive campground hosts and the serene, quiet atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for many. Some minor concerns include occasional noise from logging trucks and a lack of trash receptacles, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive experience.

Review Summary

4.1
80 reviews
5
52.5%
42
4
23.8%
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3
10.0%
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8.8%
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4

Suzi S

Verified

September 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful, large, private campsites in a serene setting. Facilities were clean and well taken care of. Site #10 was wonderful and we will book it again if we visit Elk River again.

Suzi S

Verified

September 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful, large, private campsites in a serene setting. Facilities were clean and well taken care of. Site #10 was wonderful and we will book it again if we visit Elk River again.

James M

Verified

September 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Always a great spot to camp. Well tended restrooms and cleaned up sites. The host, Larry, was helpful and pleasant. I often wonder why the forest service doesn't rent out an unoccupied host site to add revenue.

James M

Verified

September 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Always a great spot to camp. Well tended restrooms and cleaned up sites. The host, Larry, was helpful and pleasant. I often wonder why the forest service doesn't rent out an unoccupied host site to add revenue.

Lori P

Verified

July 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

The camp hosts were very nice. Larry and his wife came through daily to make sure the bathroom was clean and stocked. Larry came by and introduced himself to our father and us (can't not remember his wife's name) and they were very friendly. We knew the previous host Larry for years since we all come together each year for our family reunion. Thank you for keeping everything so clean. We appreciate you.

Lori P

Verified

July 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

The camp hosts were very nice. Larry and his wife came through daily to make sure the bathroom was clean and stocked. Larry came by and introduced himself to our father and us (can't not remember his wife's name) and they were very friendly. We knew the previous host Larry for years since we all come together each year for our family reunion. Thank you for keeping everything so clean. We appreciate you.

Mark S

Verified

September 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Enjoyed our stay. Very quiet. Would definitely stay there again

Mark S

Verified

September 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Enjoyed our stay. Very quiet. Would definitely stay there again

Patricia C

Verified

August 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice small campground! So much shade on each site. Bathrooms very clean. You need to fill up with water before arriving! We had electricity, so that was great.

Patricia C

Verified

August 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice small campground! So much shade on each site. Bathrooms very clean. You need to fill up with water before arriving! We had electricity, so that was great.

Location & Directions for Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf)

1700 Highway 6, Potlatch, ID 83855 United States

Elevation: 864 ft

Getting There

From Moscow, Idaho, travel northeast on State Road 8 to Elk River. Turn north onto Forest Road 382 and then east onto Forest Road 1705. The campground is about 45 minutes from Moscow.

Nearest town

Potlatch, ID - 50 mi

About over 1 hr (62 min) to downtown

Highway access

Elk Creek Campground is accessible via State Road 8, which connects to the nearby towns and is the primary route for reaching Elk River.

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.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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Population: 922

Nearby city: Coeur d'Alene, ID

Approx. 67 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 2,569 ft

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