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Elk Summit Campground

Clearwater National Forest · Kooskia, ID

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  • Address:Kooskia, ID
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This sweet destination of a campground rests a short distance from the 1.34 million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Located just 24 miles south of Highway 12, you'll have available to you 15 campsites, stock facilities, stunning scenery, and access to some of the nation's wildest country including many remote alpine lakes and mountain peaks. Hoodoo Lake is just a short stroll from the campground.

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Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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Trails at Clearwater National Forest

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Flat Ridge

Flat Ridge

Idaho

1.3 mi66 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Jackknife Creek

Jackknife Creek

Idaho

5.6 mi177 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Larson Point

Larson Point

Idaho

2.1 mi397 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Bar Point

Bar Point

Idaho

1.4 mi289 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Cave Creek

Cave Creek

Idaho

2.5 mi312 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Pot Mountain Ridge

Pot Mountain Ridge

Idaho

7.9 mi1,168 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

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Trails near Elk Summit Campground

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Big Sand Lake

Idaho

13.8 mi2,057 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Cedar Ridge

Idaho

4.8 mi1,283 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Cedar-Moose Creek

Idaho

0.4 mi62 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Cedar-Moose Creek

Idaho

5.8 mi240 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Diablo Mountain

Diablo Mountain

Idaho

2.6 mi1,289 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Maple Lake Lookout

Idaho

6.6 mi2,910 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

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