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Elks Flat Campground

Mountain Home, ID

The South Fork Boise River runs along the eastern edge of the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing with picnic tables, BBQ stand and tent pads on the sites.All campsites are surrounded by pine trees and have picnic tables, BBQ stands with gravel parking area and not far for hiking, biking, fishing, rafting and swimming.Lots of pine trees around the pavillion will provide lots of shade with your campsites very close.Grassy areas lead you to sites surrounded by pine trees with picnic tables, BBQ stand and tents pads.

October 2026

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About

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.

Amenities

  • drinking water

Phone: 208-587-7961

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