Elks Flat Campground
Its 2 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Elks Flat Campground is a National Forest campground near Mountain Home, Idaho.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6Elks Flat Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 50 ft
- Max RV length
Elks Flat Campground sits inside Boise National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 2
- Group sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
2 sites; the longest takes a 50 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | ELKS | Group standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | ELKS | Group standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,338 ft
43.5372, -115.2951 in Elmore. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Elks Flat Campground?
Sites at Elks Flat Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232335).
How much does it cost to camp at Elks Flat Campground?
Camping at Elks Flat Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Elks Flat Campground have?
Elks Flat Campground has 2 campsites, including 2 group sites.
Does Elks Flat Campground have RV hookups?
No. Elks Flat Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 50 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Elks Flat Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Elks Flat Campground; 2 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Elks Flat Campground?
Yes, Elks Flat Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Elks Flat Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Elks Flat Campground.
Who manages Elks Flat Campground?
Elks Flat Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Elks Flat Campground
Anderson Ranch Reservoir's mapped center point is 15 miles from Elks Flat Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Anderson Ranch Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Dog Creek Campground - Sites
- 13
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Mountain Home and campgrounds in Elmore.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)