Montana · Camping

Elko Cg

May–Sep
best months

Is Elko Cg open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Rocky Mountain Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Rocky Mountain Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 5,352 ft
  • Rocky Mountain Ranger DistrictHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

3 sites near the Teton River. Fishing for brook trout in the river. Nearby winter sports area at Teton Pass offers downhill skiing and snowmobiling. When there's no snow to play in, hike up Jones Creek, about 3 miles north from campground. The Jones Creek trailhead is about 0.5 mile east of the campground. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Elko Cg

    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.

    1. Jan

      37° / 9°

    2. Feb

      38° / 10°

    3. Mar

      44° / 17°

    4. Apr

      53° / 27°

    5. May

      63° / 33°

    6. Jun

      69° / 41°

    7. Jul

      80° / 46°

    8. Aug

      80° / 44°

    9. Sep

      70° / 37°

    10. Oct

      56° / 27°

    11. Nov

      44° / 18°

    12. Dec

      37° / 11°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blackleaf, MT, 16.3 mi away at 4,235 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.