Big Elk Campground near Irwin sits on an arm of Palisades Reservoir beside Big Elk Creek.
Plan your visit
Big Elk Creek Rd, Irwin, Idaho 83428
- Admission
- Camping fees apply; individual-site rate not confirmed. Published 2027 group rate starts at $60/night with a listed $40 weekend supplement; confirm site/date total
- Hours
- Seasonal. Next published group booking season: May 21–September 5, 2027; confirm individual-site operations
- Parking
- Gravel roads and parking spurs; extra vehicles $8/day
- Restrooms
- Vault toilets
- Access
- Hillside campground with gravel surfaces; detailed accessible-site features are not confirmed
- Setting
- Outdoor · All Ages
- Food available
- Nearby food service is not confirmed; bring meals and supplies
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🌳 Amenities & Features
- 🏕️ Family camping
- 🎣 Cutthroat trout fishing
- 🛶 Canoeing and boating
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🥾 Big Elk Creek Trail
💡 Good to Know
- Individual campsites are first come, first served. Three group sites can be reserved.
- Bring suitable small fishing boats, canoes or kayaks for the creek launch. Recreation.gov warns there is no access to Palisades Reservoir from this launch; low water can prevent launching altogether.
- Drinking water and trash collection are provided during operation; there is no electricity.
- ATVs and OHVs may only enter and exit the campground. Mountain weather can change quickly.
Official information: Official listing
Listing review date: 2026-10-15