Elk Island Campground campground
Elk Island Campground
What's on-site at Elk Island Campground
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 Elk Island Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Bay Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Murray Bay | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Anna Creek Cabin | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Fire Island Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lid Creek | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Elk Island Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt | 8,010 cfs | → |
| Swan River Near Bigfork Mt | 3,260 cfs | → |
| Flathead River At Columbia Falls Mt | 23,500 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Flathead River Nr West Glacier Mt | 7,060 cfs | → |
| S F Flathead R Ab Twin C Nr Hungry Horse Mt | 5,710 cfs | → |
| N F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt | 8,160 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Elk Island Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noisy Basin | 84.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Noisy Basin | 81.0 in | 5.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Emery Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Emery Creek | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Bigfork 3.2 Ene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Bigfork 3.5 Ese | 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
- Glacier National Park
- Wayfarers State Park
- National Wildlife Refuge Swan River
- Lone Pine State Park
- West Shore State Park
- Depot Park Whitefish
Boat launches
- National Forest Development Road 38 Flathead County
- National Forest Development Road 5301 Flathead County
- Flathead County
- Hungry Horse
- Kearney Rapids Boat Launch
Fishing spots
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 Elk Island Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Elk Island Campground
Can I make reservations at Elk Island Campground?
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 Elk Island Campground?
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 Elk Island Campground.