Best camping near Elk River
11 campgrounds · 11 ranked · updated 2026-07-20 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Elk River, Idaho — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 11 of 11 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Damascus Group Camp
Good
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
Damascus Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Idaho. This campsite is nestled in a serene natural setting, offering a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#2
Cold Springs Group Camp
Good
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
Cold Springs Group Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of Idaho. Situated near the Payette National Forest, this campsite offers a range of amenities…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#3
Crater Peak
Prime
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
The Crater Peak Campsite is located in the Lower North Fork Clearwater Watershed of Idaho, offering visitors a primitive camping experience with no reservations required and no…
Why 72: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#4
Little Meadow Creek ATV Camp
Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Little Meadow Creek ATV Camp is a great camping destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the beautiful wilderness of Idaho. The camping area offers stunning…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#5
Elk Creek Campground
Good
1.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Hot day · high 100°F· No active weather warnings
Elk Creek Campground is located near Moscow in northern Idaho at approximately 46.79°N, 116.17°W. The facility accommodates tent and RV camping in a forested setting typical of…
Why 58: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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#6
Partridge Creek Campground
Good
1.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Hot day · high 100°F· No active weather warnings
Partridge Creek Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Idaho. Situated amidst nature, the campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 58: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
58Solid
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#7
Grandad Caampground
Good
12.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Grandad Campground in Idaho offers established campsites near the scenic Dworshak Reservoir in a forested setting. Reservations aren’t required; sites are first-come…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#8
Grandad Creek - Dworshak Reservoir
Good
12.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Grandad Creek Campground on Idaho’s Dworshak Reservoir offers free, first-come, first-served dispersed and semi-developed camping—no reservations or permits required. There are…
Why 60: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#9
Little Boulder Campground
Good
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Hot day · high 101°F· No active weather warnings
Little Boulder Campground is located in the Sawtooth National Forest of Idaho and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The nearby Sawtooth National…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#10
Emerald Creek Campground
Good
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Emerald Creek Campground in northern Idaho offers 18 established, first-come, first-served campsites (no reservations) with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. There’s no…
Why 52: live conditions (good) · 1 things to do within 15 mi
52Solid
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#11
Cedar Creek Campground
Good
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Cedar Creek Campground is located near Moscow, Idaho, in the scenic Palouse region of northern Idaho. The campground provides camping opportunities in a forested setting at a…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
Camping near Elk River
The Elk River area has 11 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Elk River
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.