Idaho · Camping · Near Jackson

Big Elk

3
sites
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Big Elk open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 3 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,647 ft
  • Palisades Ranger DistrictCaribou-Targhee National Forest · Palisades Reservoir

Big Elk Campground is situated along Big Elk Creek on a quiet arm of the beautiful Palisades Reservoir, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the scenic Big Elk Creek Trail.

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
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    Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Big Elk

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      30° / 11°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 14°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 22°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 27°

      12 wet

    5. May

      66° / 35°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 41°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 46°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 44°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 37°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 29°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 20°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 12°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Swan Valley, ID, 11.4 mi away at 5,397 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Big Elk

3 sites for group and tent and RV camping

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