Elks Flat Campground
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 2
- sites
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Elks Flat Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Elks Flat Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.
UPDATED Sept. 19 - Crooked Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure
Agency closure covering Boise National Forest · Order 0402-03-140 · USFS · Boise National Forest
Lava Fire Road Closure
Agency alert covering Boise National Forest · Order 0402-06-84 · USFS · Boise National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 2 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 4,336 ft
- Near Mountain HomeMountain Home Ranger District · Boise National Forest
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.
Local outfitters
- Camp Perkins36 mi away
- Haven Hot Springs39 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Elks Flat Campground
Best months: May–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.
Jan
29° / 9°
11 wet
Feb
32° / 12°
8 wet
Mar
42° / 21°
8 wet
Apr
54° / 29°
8 wet
May
65° / 35°
8 wet
Jun
75° / 40°
6 wet
Jul
85° / 47°
4 wet
Aug
85° / 45°
3 wet
Sep
76° / 37°
4 wet
Oct
61° / 28°
5 wet
Nov
43° / 20°
9 wet
Dec
30° / 11°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hill City 1 W, ID, 19.9 mi away at 5,100 ft. The station sits about 800 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Elks Flat Campground
2 sites for group and tent and RV camping