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Big Elk Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
3[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
50 ft[3]

Big Elk is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho[4]. Recreation.gov lists 3 overnight campsites there, all group standard nonelectric[1].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 3 group campsites at Big Elk, all standard nonelectric[1]. All 3 sites accept an RV or trailer, and all 3 accept a tent[5]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 50 feet[3]. Recreation.gov shows a limit of 50 people at most sites, with a listed range of 50 to 160[6]. Big Elk can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM, according to Recreation.gov[7][8].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 3
Site types[1] 3 group standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 50 ft (median 50 ft)
Equipment[5] RV or trailer at 3 sites, tent at 3 sites
Campfires[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 12:00 PM
People per site[6] 50 at most sites (50 to 160)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Big Elk campground?
Big Elk can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
How long an RV can Big Elk fit?
Recreation.gov lists 50 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[3].
Are campfires allowed at Big Elk?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at all 3 campsites with this detail, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[9].
What are check-in and check-out times at Big Elk?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[7] and check-out at 12:00 PM[8].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 3 overnight campsites at Big Elk: 3 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Big Elk can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Big Elk: 50 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 50 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Big Elk is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Permitted equipment at Big Elk: 3 sites accept an RV or trailer and 3 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Maximum people per campsite at Big Elk: 50 at most sites (range 50 to 160). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Big Elk on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Big Elk on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Big Elk: yes at all 3 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.