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Elks Flat Campground

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USDA Forest Service
2Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
2Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview 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. Recreation The South Fork Boise River runs along the eastern edge of the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing for rainbow trout. Paradise Hot Springs is nearby. Green Creek Trail 270, a 4.5-mile trail for hiking, horseback riding and dirt bikes, begins a mile from the site. Cross Cut Trail 172 also begins close by and is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles.Facilities This campground contains two large-group campsites that can accommodate up to 100 people. Each site is equipped with covered pavilions, picnic tables and cement site pads. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.Natural Features The campground is settled in a grassy meadow. It is surrounded by stands of cottonwood, aspen, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine, at an elevation of 4,400 feet. Nearby Attractions Baumgartner Hot Springs is approximately 16 miles away with a soaking pool and nature trail. Kelly Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent to Baumgartner with several more trail opportunities.

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Party limit
2
Vehicle limit
2
Vehicle length
2
Driveway entry
2
Shade
2

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The campsite mix

Group Standard Nonelectric
2

Operator directions

From Mountain Home, travel east on Highway 20 for 35 miles to the turnoff for Pine/Featherville (Forest Highway 61). Travel north on Highway 61 for 24 miles to the campground.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 001
ELKS
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Group Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 50 ft
Tent: 50 ft
Trailer: 50 ft
Numeric screening only
100 people
22 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 002
ELKS
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Group Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 50 ft
Tent: 50 ft
Trailer: 50 ft
Numeric screening only
100 people
22 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes

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