US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Bonneville County, Idaho. Run by USFS.
| Operator | USFS |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Caribou-Targhee National Forest) |
| Campsites | 3 |
| Site types | 3 group standard, no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 50 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Phone | (208) 270-0150 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Big Elk Campground is situated along Big Elk Creek on a quiet arm of the beautiful Palisades Reservoir, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the scenic Big Elk Creek Trail. Recreation Big Elk Creek has great fishing for cutthroat trout and the occasional Kokanee salmon. Canoeing and swimming are popular activities on the reservoir. A small boat ramp is located on-site. When the reservoir level is low, boats cannot be launched on Big Elk Creek.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Big Elk Creek Campground is in Bonneville County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.