Big Elk is a national park campground at Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Bonneville County, Idaho. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Caribou-Targhee National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Big Elk is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 50 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 25 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Caribou-Targhee National Forest include Calamity, Alpine North Loop, Jensen Cabin, Falls Campground and Trail Creek.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 3 · 2024: 6 · 2025: 7
Address
Bonneville County, Idaho
Coordinates
43.3225, -111.1161
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Caribou-Targhee National Forest






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