Elk City draws rugged RV adventurers to its gold rush relics and wild Selway River forks. Pick from 45 parks as your launchpad for steelhead fishing, elk hunting, and Nez Perce Forest hikes. Dirt tracks from your site lead straight to dredge ruins and hidden creeks.
10 parks found
Gold fever hit Elk City hard in 1901 along Newsome Creek. Prospectors built the sturdy Elk City Hotel, now a tavern hub, amid dredge piles and cabin clusters. Anglers hook salmon in the American River. Hunters stalk game across 2.3 million acres of Frank Church Wilderness. Hikers climb ridges from the Elk City Overlook for panoramic sweeps.
Red River Campground pulls in thrifty explorers at $6 per night beside bubbling waters. Six Mile Campground fits families chasing creek-side play. Crooked River Campground calls off-road rigs to trailheads. Orogrande Summit Campground rewards high-elevation fans with starlit skies. Selway Falls opens gates to pet owners for leashed riverside rambles.
Elk City shines for gold mining history and Selway River fishing. Strikes along Newsome Creek boomed in 1901, spawning dredges and the Elk City Hotel. Campers now chase steelhead, hunt elk in nearby wilderness, and hike to overlooks with 360-degree views. Total draws blend grit and green expanses.
Red River Campground, Six Mile Campground, Crooked River Campground, Orogrande Summit Campground, and Selway Falls top the list. These hug Newsome Creek and Selway forks, minutes from town via Forest Road 1852. Basic sites suit tent trailers to big rigs with river access.
Yes, Selway Falls welcomes pets on leashes. Trails from sites snake along the river for dog walks amid pines. Other parks vary, so confirm rules; most allow well-behaved companions in this pet-loving wild.
