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)

2026 Season availability

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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%
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4
23.8%
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3
10.0%
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8.8%
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4

Cheryl M

Verified

June 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Very rustic, great out of the way campground.

Cheryl M

Verified

June 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Very rustic, great out of the way campground.

Shannon B

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Love this campground. The reservations are now a pain and you can’t reserve spots that will be open for walk ins. So it will say full but there’s lots of open spaces now.
We love to fish in the reservoir, take quads up the mountain, visit town for a huckleberry soft serve ice cream. We come every year and will as long as we can

Ed R

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

We love this campground, and enjoy visiting with Larry Box the campground host. He is the greatest!

Shannon B

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Love this campground. The reservations are now a pain and you can’t reserve spots that will be open for walk ins. So it will say full but there’s lots of open spaces now.
We love to fish in the reservoir, take quads up the mountain, visit town for a huckleberry soft serve ice cream. We come every year and will as long as we can

Ed R

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

We love this campground, and enjoy visiting with Larry Box the campground host. He is the greatest!

Doug F

Verified

December 22, 2019 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Quiet and secluded campsite.

Doug F

Verified

December 22, 2019 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Quiet and secluded campsite.

Chanda H

Verified

December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

We love this campground. It is small (13 spots) and has pretty level spots. There is water available between sites, and there is electricity at each site. It is very close (short walk) to the creek, and just a mile or two to the reservoir. The town is also within a couple of miles and there are great little restaurants and bars there! We've always had very clean campsites and the restrooms are always kept nice!

Chanda H

Verified

December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

We love this campground. It is small (13 spots) and has pretty level spots. There is water available between sites, and there is electricity at each site. It is very close (short walk) to the creek, and just a mile or two to the reservoir. The town is also within a couple of miles and there are great little restaurants and bars there! We've always had very clean campsites and the restrooms are always kept nice!

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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