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Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf)

ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (CLEARWATER NF)

Featured amenities

Restrooms
Electric Hookup

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.

Number of accommodations: 6

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 18 to Oct 3

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Restrooms
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
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (74)

What Guests Are Saying

Elk Creek Campground offers well-maintained, spacious, and private campsites in a beautiful setting, ideal for a peaceful getaway. Visitors enjoyed the serene atmosphere, scenic fall views, and convenient electric hookups, with many planning to return. While there were some minor issues, such as limited trash receptacles and occasional noise from logging trucks, the friendly camp hosts and clean facilities contributed positively to the overall experience.

Review Summary

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74 reviews
5
51.4%
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4
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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.

Kristen W

Verified

June 23, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

The cleanest dump toilets I have ever seen! The campground was well-maintained, quiet, and easy to find. We saw a moose and a couple of vultures on the way in!

Kristen W

Verified

June 23, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

The cleanest dump toilets I have ever seen! The campground was well-maintained, quiet, and easy to find. We saw a moose and a couple of vultures on the way in!

Chris F

Verified

June 18, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Second time there had a great time 200 miles in the sidexside caught a dozen fish. The people are very nice had some good drinks at Tom's tavern.

Chris F

Verified

June 18, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Second time there had a great time 200 miles in the sidexside caught a dozen fish. The people are very nice had some good drinks at Tom's tavern.

Karen C

Verified

June 4, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Elk creek campground is a nice place to stay. There is electric hookups but no water except pumps. It is close to town and the best Huckleberry ice cream around. There are lots of trails to ride with a side by side or 4 wheeler for now. Till Potlatch shuts down their roads to motorized vehicles which really keep people from camping there.

Karen C

Verified

June 4, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Elk creek campground is a nice place to stay. There is electric hookups but no water except pumps. It is close to town and the best Huckleberry ice cream around. There are lots of trails to ride with a side by side or 4 wheeler for now. Till Potlatch shuts down their roads to motorized vehicles which really keep people from camping there.

Location Elk Creek Campground (Clearwater Nf)

Address:
1700 Highway 6
Potlatch, ID, 83855
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 46.7919 / -116.173

Elevation: 864 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.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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