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Elk Creek Campground - Hwy 21
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Elk Creek Campground is composed of 3 campsites, located in a lodgepole pine understory, This small campground offers one group site that consists of three smaller sites. The group site can accommodate up to 40 people. If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird watching and wildlife viewing. Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and even more fishing. The campground has a general parking area from which visitors must walk to their site.
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Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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Trails at Challis National Forest
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Trails near Elk Creek Campground - Hwy 21
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Boundary Creek
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11.4 mi4,009 ftgain
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Salmon River Scenic Byway Trail
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55.0 mi6,696 ftgain
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Redfish Lake Trail
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14.6 mi3,835 ftgain
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Fishhook Creek Trail
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4.4 mi636 ftgain
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Fisher Creek Trail
Idaho
13.3 mi2,723 ftgain
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Fisher Creek Loop
Idaho
16.6 mi2,759 ftgain
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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