Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234505
When Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf) reopens
Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
24
Openings · last 90 days
28
Only 28 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 3, 2026 · of 13 monitored sites
Of the 96 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 3, 2026): 28 open for online reservation · 61 reserved · 7 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
70.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 28 of 96 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 3, 2026Not open online70.8%
Open site-nights28 / 96
Reserved (of online inventory)61 / 89
Weekday openings25
Weekend openings3
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 25 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 23 of 78 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 6 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 009 | 8 |
| 012 | 6 |
| 013 | 5 |
| 008 | 4 |
| 010 | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
28 open site-nights across 6 sites at Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 9 2-night, 4 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 008.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 6 sites take 25 ft, 6 sites take 35 ft, 6 sites take 40 ft.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | 40 ft | None | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 012 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 013 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 008 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 010 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 011 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf)
Overview
Elk Creek Campground offers visitors a little bit of everything. From scenic views and vistas, to attractive waterfalls and ancient foliage, the campground provides a great place to stay in the mountains of north central Idaho. Recreational opportunities abound in the area and a variety of services are located nearby.
Recreation
Elk Creek and nearby Elk River Reservoir provide visitors with opportunities for fishing and other water-related recreation. Cutthroat and rainbow trout, chinook salmon and steelhead swim in the clear waters. Fishing or hunting are popular activities in the rugged and primitive landscape.
Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are available on the area's many trails and forest roads. The Elk Creek Falls Trail takes hikers 3.5 miles to the tallest waterfall in the state.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping, most of which are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservation needed). A total of 6 sites are available for advanced reservation up to four days before arrival date, at which point unreserved sites will also become first-come first-served. Electrical hookups are available at all sites including the six campsites available for advanced reservations. Parking and driving surfaces are gravel throughout the campground.
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A more rustic overflow section offers additional campsites.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a mature pine forest in the Clearwater National Forest, next to Elk Creek, at an elevation of about 3,000 feet. The surrounding area is home to the tallest waterfall in Idaho, as well as the largest cedar tree east of the Cascade Range.
Elk, deer, moose, bear and cougar make the forested country their home.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Elk River is less than a mile from the campground and offers a variety of basic services, including gas, groceries, showers and fishing equipment.
13 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups6 shadedMax party 8
Getting there
From Moscow, Idaho, travel northeast on State Road 8 to Elk River. Turn north onto Forest Road 382 and then east onto Forest Road 1705. The campground is about 45 minutes from Moscow.
1700 Highway 6, Potlatch, ID 83855208-875-1131
BikingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf)?
Reservations for Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf) are made through Recreation.gov. 70.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 28 of 96 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 28 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 11:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf)?
Campsite Sniper detected 28 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf)?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 27 at site 009. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf) fit a 35-foot RV?
6 of the 6 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf)?
September 2026, with 23 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 78.
When is the next open date at Elk Creek Campground (clearwater Nf)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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