Grandad Caampground

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Campground: Grandad Caampground.

Location

Grandad Caampground•ID

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Weather Forecast

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WED☁️

21° / 13°

💧 8%

TODAY☁️

24° / 10°

💧 3%

FRI☁️

27° / 12°

💧 1%

SAT☁️

27° / 10°

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SUN☀️

30° / 10°

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Common questions about Grandad Caampground

Can you book Grandad Caampground online?

We hold no online booking link for Grandad Caampground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Grandad Caampground?

Grandad Caampground sits in ID. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

4.7 km away

Little Meadow Creek ATV Camp

Little Meadow Creek ATV Campground is located near the end of the reservoir near Headquarters, ID on an old log dump and offers six primitive sites.“Pack It In-Pack It Out” area there are no dumpsters or garbage cans available for use.

18.4 km away

Partridge Creek Campground

Northeast of the Elk Creek Reservoir, located in Elk River, Idaho, the Partridge Creek Campground offers 13 developed campsites, the new 3.5 mile Patridge Creek ATV Trail, and an opportunity to drive our scenic Elk River Backcountry Byway!

20.0 km away

ELK CREEK PAVILION (CLEARWATER NF)

Overview Elk Creek Pavilion offers visitors a little bit of everything. From scenic views and vistas, to attractive waterfalls and foliage, the pavilion provides a great place to host group events in the mountains of north central Idaho. Recreational opportunities abound in the area and a variety of services are located nearby. For groups greater than 50 people please call the Palouse Ranger District at (208) 875-1131 to make additional parking arrangements. Additional parking arrangements may not be able to be accommodated with less then 14 days notice. 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 pavilion measures 42 feet wide by 80 feet wide and has a large stone fireplace situated towards the rear of the structure. The pavilion offers an ideal location to host group events such as weddings and reunions. Additional parking arrangements are required for groups greater than 50 people. Arrangements must be made by contacting the Palouse Ranger District office at (208) 875-1131. The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping, most of which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Electrical hookups are available at six reservation sites and 17 first-come, first-served sites. 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 pavilion is situated alongside Elk Creek Campground in a mature pine forest in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, 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 steep 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.

20.0 km away

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.