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Elk River Recreation District

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Elk River Recreation District has seven campgrounds (or parks) scattered around Elk Creek Reservoir. There are a total of 64 camping sites among the parks. Elk Creek Reservoir is situated among rolling hills covered with a dense pine forest. There is heavy underbrush growth. I absolutely loved this area and have every intention of returning to explore it more.

Amenities

Campsites
Jarvey Park has 6 camping sites, CT Park 4 camping sites, RD Merrill 15 RV campsites, Spur Road 17 camping sites, Moose Cove 11, The Point has 6 campsites and Lakeside 5 more. Each has a picnic table and fire ring. Driveways vary greatly from park to park. They are all gravel but some are long and some are short. A few sites are separate from the rest.
Water
There is drinking water available throughout the Elk River Recreation District Campgrounds.
Restroom
Each park has at least one outhouse and some have two. All are vault outhouse style.
Pets
On a leash only. Not allowed in Gazebo Park.
Handicap Access
Some areas are handicap accessible and others are not.
RV Dump Site
No RV dumping station.
Phone Service
No pay phone at the reservoir, however Elk River, Idaho, is less than a mile away. No cell reception.
Garbage Services
Yes, there is garbage services available.

Recreation

Fishing
Rainbow trout are regularly stocked in Elk Creek Reservoir and there are other streams nearby.
Boating
Boats are allowed but are limited to electric motors only.
Wildlife
We didn't see any, however this is called ELK Creek Reservoir, so one could see an elk or two. Deer are abundant and one should take bear precautions.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule
The daily fee is $10.00 plus $3.00 for an extra vehicle. This price is the same for all locations except for the few sites where water is not readily available, which are $8.00.
Reservations
For reservations and more info about any of the campsites in the Elk River Recreation District, call the camp host at 208-826-3584 or go to elkriverrecreation.com.
Fees & Res.
For reservations and more info about any of the campsites in the Elk River Recreation District, call the camp host at 208-826-3584 or go to elkriverrecreation.com. The daily fee is $10.00 plus $3.00 for an extra vehicle. This price is the same for all locations except for the few sites where water is not readily available, which are $8.00.

Getting There

Elk Creek Reservoir is less than one mile east of Elk River. Elk River is 52 miles east of Moscow, Idaho, on Highway 8.

This information is accurate as of the date of the review.