Elko Campground
3 sites near the Teton River. Fishing for brook trout in the river. Nearby winter sports area at Teton Pass offers downhill skiing and snowmobiling. When there's no snow to play in, hike up Jones Creek, about 3 miles north from campground. The Jones Creek trailhead is about 0.5 mile east of the campground. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No Fees are assessed when using this area. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are not available for this area. |
| Fees | No Fees are assessed when using this area. |
| Rules | See motor vehicle use regulations and fire restrictions before camping. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 47.9244° N, 112.7633° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSl Valley Bottom Rx
50 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Video
Elko County Fairgrounds Camping Area Elko Nevada NV - CampgroundViews.com
Worth a stop
- 3.2 miWest Fork Teton Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miNorth Fork Teton ↗18.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 1 miJones Creek3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miWest Fork Jones Creek1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miSouth Fork Waldron Terra0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.8 miNorth Fork Waldon Terra1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.1 miTeton FW 30.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.9 miMiddle Fork Teton Trailhead ↗Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Bob Marshall Wilderness begins about 1.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.9 miBob Marshall Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,062,694 acres
- 12.4 miFlathead National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,651,693 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Elko Campground?
No. Elko Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available for this area. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Elko Campground?
Nothing. Elko Campground is listed as free. No Fees are assessed when using this area.
Source: Forest Service
Is Elko Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Elko Campground have?
3 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Elko Campground?
Elko Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Elko Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cave Mountain Campground (2.8 mi, first-come), West Fork Teton Campground (3.2 mi, first-come), and Green Gulch Dispersed Camp (4.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby