903-24 Elk Area
- Jul–Sep
- best months
Is 903-24 Elk Area open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.
Camp Creek Fire Updated Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
FK&L Area Closed to Public Access Starting July 22, 2026
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 1-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Flathead National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 3,642 ft
- Swan Lake Ranger DistrictFlathead National Forest
903-24 Elk Area is a campground in Montana with 5 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Eagle Nest RV Resort18 mi away
- Polson Motorcoach Resort21 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Old Condon Ranger StationCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain2.7 mi- Cold LakesHiking3.4 mi
- 10651-2 Pony Creek Dispersed Camping AreaCamping3.9 mi
- Elk RidgeHiking5.1 mi
- Piper LakeHiking6.7 mi
- Hemlock PointSummit7.8 mi
- Glacier CreekCanoeing8.7 mi
- Foothills Trail - Barber Creek Road 905 AccessCamping8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit 903-24 Elk Area
Best months: July–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
31° / 16°
19 wet · 17 snow
Feb
34° / 17°
16 wet · 14 snow
Mar
42° / 23°
16 wet · 11 snow
Apr
50° / 30°
14 wet · 6 snow
May
60° / 38°
14 wet · 1 snow
Jun
68° / 45°
13 wet
Jul
78° / 50°
7 wet
Aug
78° / 49°
7 wet
Sep
67° / 41°
9 wet
Oct
51° / 32°
12 wet · 3 snow
Nov
38° / 24°
16 wet · 10 snow
Dec
29° / 16°
19 wet · 16 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lindbergh Lake, MT, 11.4 mi away at 4,320 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
