Big Elk Campground
Big Elk campground is located in beautiful Bonneville county in Idaho and considered a small and boutique camping ground with only 3 sites. Part of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of Idaho
Big Elk Campground Overview
Reservable
Yes
Pitches
3
Big Elk Campground Activities
A number of activities are available when staying at Big Elk campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:
- Mountain Biking
- Canoeing
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Swimming
Big Elk Campground Location
Big Elk Campground Weather Conditions
Here is the latest weather conditions for today 18th Jun 2025 at Big Elk campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.
Temp Min
39.4°F
Temp Now
53°F
Feels Like
52.7°F
Wind Speed Now
4MPH
Max Speed Max
11.6MPH
Wind Direction
SE°
Pressure
1022MB
Current Humidity
61°
Avg Humidity
44°
Visibility Now
9 Miles
Avg Visibility
6 Miles
UV Index Now
0.4
Highest UV Index
3
Sunrise
05:44 AM
Sunset
09:08 PM
Big Elk Campground Map
We've added a detailed Big Elk Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.
How To Get To Big Elk Campground?
Looking to get to Big Elk Campground take the following directions. From Idaho Falls, Idaho, travel approximately 56 miles on Highway 26 to Palisades Dam. Once at the dam, continue 6 miles east on Highway 26, then turn left onto Forest Road 262 (Big Elk Creek Road) and travel 2 miles to the campground.
Contact Details For Big Elk Campground
- Phone : (208) 270-0150 Or 541-351-1182