Elbow campground
Elbow
What's on-site at Elbow
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Elbow, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Table Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| East Table Creek | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| East Table Group Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Station Creek | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Station Creek Group Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Elbow -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Ab Reservoir Nr Alpine Wy | 10,500 cfs | → |
| Greys River Ab Reservoir Nr Alpine Wy | 1,760 cfs | → |
| Snake River Bl Flat Creek Nr Jackson Wy | 7,420 cfs | → |
| Salt River Ab Reservoir Nr Etna Wy | 502 cfs | → |
| Cache Creek Near Jackson | 31 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Bel Cache Creek | 133 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Elbow -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoback River Canyon Snow Study | 4.0 in | 0.2 in | → |
| Alpine 5.9 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Jackson - Coop | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Blind Bull Summit Snotel | 31.0 in | -2.0 in | → |
| Blind Bull Sum | 32.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Star Valley Ranch 1.0 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- National Wild And Scenic River Snake River Headwaters, Wyoming
- Powderhorn Park
- Phil Baux Park
- Mateosky Park
- Karns Meadow Park
- Mike Yokel Park
Boat launches
- East Table Boating Site
- West Table Boating Site
- Taco Hole Kayak Access
- King's Wave Kayak Access
- Sheep Gulch Boating Site
- Alpine
Fishing spots
- Elbow Boating Site
- Pritchard Boating Site
- Astoria Boating Site
- Palisades Reservoir
- Jenny Lake
- New Fork Lake
Points of interest
- Lunch Counter/Kahuna Overlook
- Jackson Hole And Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center
- Curtis Canyon Overlook Interpretive Site
- South Boundary Viewpoint
- Gros Ventre River Viewpoint
- Sleeping Indian Turnout
Paddle runs
- Alpine Canyon (West Table To Sheep Gulch)
- Astoria To West Table
- Source, Pickle Pass To Confluence With Hoback River
- South Park Bridge To 1 Mile Downstream From Astoria Hot Springs (North Section Line Of Sec 5, T38n, R116w)
- Narrows
- Upper Greys (Lynx Creek To Little Greys)
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Elbow as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Elbow
Can I make reservations at Elbow?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Elbow?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Elbow.