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BIG ELK

We watch every site at BIG ELK 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

100% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Jul–Aug·3 sites

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The 3 most popular campsites at BIG ELK

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (Jul–Aug). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site B-2

Best here

Ranked #1 of 3

Group Standard · Sleeps 50 · Electric

Site A-1

Decent

Ranked #2 of 3

Group Standard · Sleeps 160 · Electric

Site B-1

Wait for better

Ranked #3 of 3

Group Standard · Sleeps 50 · Electric

These sites rebook within minutes of being cancelled. Set an alert at BIG ELK and we’ll email you the moment one opens up.

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About this park

The campgrounds lies on a hillside at an elevation of 5,700 feet, above Big Elk Creek among aspens and Douglas fir trees, which provide partial shade. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

Recreation
Big Elk Creek has great fishing for cutthroat trout and the occasional Kokanee salmon. Canoeing and swimming are popular activities on the reservoir. A small boat ramp is located on-site. When the reservoir level is low, boats cannot be launched on Big Elk Creek. Big Elk Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, begins at the campground and meanders up a beautiful canyon brimming with wildflowers, towering trees and scenic views. Palisades Reservoir is across the highway, offering excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing. Lake and shore fishing are very popular there as well, with wild and stocked cutthroat trout as the predominate species. Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout can also be found. A boat ramp is located at Calamity Campground less than 10 miles away.

Nearby
The Palisades Creek Trail begins nearby, leading hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders to beautiful Upper Palisades Lake and expansive views of Swan Valley. The Snake River and Swan Valley offer more great fishing and boating opportunities, as well as rafting, canoeing and numerous trails for hiking, biking, horseback and ATV riding. Fall Creek Falls is 20 miles away, and the Fall Creek area has hundreds of miles of such trails.