U.S. Forest Service · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Elk Summit Campground

This sweet destination of a campground rests a short distance from the 1.34 million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Located just 24 miles south of Highway 12, you'll have available to you 15 campsites, stock facilities, stunning scenery, and access to some of the nation's wildest country including many remote alpine lakes and mountain peaks. Hoodoo Lake is just a short stroll from the campground.

First-come, first-served

Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Campgrounds nearby

First-come

Clearwater National Forest

White Sands Campground

12.5 miles away

Reservable

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Powell Campground

35 sites

13.2 miles away

First-come

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Whitehouse Campground

13.8 miles away

Reservable

Bitterroot National Forest

Lost Horse Guard Station

MT · 1 site

15.5 miles away

First-come

Bitterroot National Forest

Blodgett Campground

19.5 miles away

First-come

Bitterroot National Forest

Three Frogs Campground

26.2 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.