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Elks Flat Campground

Boise National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSawtooth NRA / StanleyIdaho⭐ 4.1 (15)
Elks Flat Campground
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Tue Sep 1
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Elks Flat Campground in Idaho has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Tue Sep 1. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #001
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #002

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite ELKS #001 — Great mountain view surrounded by cottonwood, aspen, Douglas
Site ELKS #001 · Great mountain view surrounded by cottonwood, aspen, DouglasUSDA Forest Service
Campsite ELKS #001 — Roads and parking within the campground are gravel with two
Site ELKS #001 · Roads and parking within the campground are gravel with two USDA Forest Service
Campsite ELKS #002 — Your campsite has a picnic table, BBQ stand with gravel park
Site ELKS #002 · Your campsite has a picnic table, BBQ stand with gravel parkUSDA Forest Service
Campsite ELKS #002 — Elks Flat provides two large-group campsites that can accomm
Site ELKS #002 · Elks Flat provides two large-group campsites that can accommUSDA Forest Service

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 5 openings at Elks Flat Campground over the last 30 days, on 5 separate days, most of them for stays 4–14 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site💵 $150/nightGroup Standard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆14 ratings
5★7
4★4
3★2
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile1.0/4
Verizon0.1/4
AT&T0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Elks Flat Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Elks Flat Campground?

Elks Flat Campground in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Elks Flat Campground?

Campsite fees at Elks Flat Campground run about $150/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Elks Flat Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Elks Flat Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Elks Flat Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 5 openings at Elks Flat Campground over the last 30 days, on 5 separate days, most of them for stays 4–14 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Elks Flat Campground a good campground?

Elks Flat Campground holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 15 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Elks Flat Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Elks Flat Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 1.0 out of 5 from 3 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Elks Flat Campground located?

Elks Flat Campground is located in Sawtooth NRA / Stanley, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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