One Destination for All Recreation

It’s not easy finding a campground that can carry everyone’s interests: fishing, biking, hiking and horseback riding. But Palisade’s Big Elk comes darn close.

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Big Elk Campground Near Palisades Reservoir

Situated along Big Elk Creek, Big Elk Campground is on a quiet arm of Palisades Reservoir, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors have access to boating, fishing and exploring the scenic Big Elk Creek Trail. Osprey and bald eagles have been spotted here.

Favored cutthroat trout and the occasional Kokanee salmon, Big Elk Creek is also great for canoeing and swimming. Kokanee salmon, brown and Mackinaw trout can also be found. A small boat ramp is located on-site but when the reservoir level is low, boats cannot be launched on Big Elk Creek and will have to head down to the reservoir. A boat ramp is located at Calamity Campground less than 10 miles away.

A Quiet Escape

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Fishing, Hiking & Outdoor Adventures at Big Elk Campground

Big Elk Creek Trail begins at the campground and meanders up a beautiful canyon brimming with wildflowers, towering trees and scenic views. The Palisades Reservoir is across the highway, offering excellent boating, water skiing, swimming and canoeing.

Big Elk Creek Campground is open from May through September with nightly rates between $10 and $40. Some sites can accommodate rigs up to 45 feet and electric hookups are available, making it a workable stop for RV travelers.. Jackson, Wyoming is roughly only a 45-minute drive, making this Palisades outposts one of the most convenient ways to explore the area. Big Elk is a good fit for RV travelers and tent campers who want hookups without driving far into the backcountry.

For a complete listing of RV friendly campgrounds in the Yellowstone Teton Territory check out area listings here.