Elk Creek Falls Recreation Area near Elk River has three waterfalls totaling more than 140 feet in a forested basalt canyon.
Plan your visit
Elk Creek Falls, Elk River, Idaho 83827
- Admission
- General admission and any use fees require operator confirmation
- Hours
- Weather and trail conditions affect access
- Parking
- Off-street parking
- Restrooms
- Restrooms listed by the Forest Service
- Access
- Developed hiking trail; wheelchair suitability is not established
- Setting
- Outdoor
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 💦 Three waterfalls
- 🥾 Developed Forest Service trail
- 🧺 Picnic tables
- 🔥 Pedestal grills
- 📖 Trailhead information
💡 Good to Know
- This is a day-use recreation area without camping. The separate Elk Creek Campground is nearby.
- Expect uneven trail surfaces and elevation changes. Keep children back from cliffs and slippery edges, and check current forest conditions.
Listing review date: 2026-10-15