Elk Mountain Campground

Elk Mountain Campground Reservations

o In the peak season (May - Septempber 30th), all sites are available. You may book sites in advance or use same-day booking. However, you must reserve and pay for your site on Recreation.gov before occupying it.

o In the off-season (October 1st-May), sites 15 through 35 are available for booking on Recreation.gov. All other sties are closed for the winter. Water is not availabe during this time and there is a vault toilet. You may book sites in advance or use same-day booking. However, you must reserve and pay for your site on Recreation.gov before occupying it. Wireless internet is available at the information kiosk

o Once payment is made on-site, we do not offer refunds, modifications may be made through Recreation.gov.

Fire/Stove Policy : Open fires and charcoal fires are prohibited unless they are in a designated fire grate. Fires are allowed in designated fire rings only and must not be left unattended. Extinguish all fires completely before leaving your campsite. Wood collection is not allowed, firewood is available for purchase in local communities. If a local fire ban is in place, information will be posted at the entrance kiosk.

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A fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of food, such as charcoal briquettes or natural firewood. Lighting or maintaining a fire with other materials including, but not limited to, flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, plastics, aerosol canisters, batteries, or other manufactured or synthetic materials, is prohibited.

Water. Flush toilets and drinking water are available from late spring through early fall. Fees are half-price when water is not available. There are no showers at the campground.

Check in and Check out. Check-in time is 1:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

Maximum Stay. An individual may stay a maximum of 14 consecutive nights, no more than 30 total nights during the calendar year.

Maximum Capacity. A maximum of two tents, 8 people, and 1 vehicle is permitted on each site. The group camping sites require a minimum of 9 people and a maximum of 30. RV's are prohibited at group sites.

Quiet Hours. Campground quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Generators may only be used from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Generators are prohibited in sites 1 through 15. The campground is closed to persons other than registered campers from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Pets. All pets must be properly leashed.

Speed Limit. The speed limit inside the campground is 15 MPH.