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Lake Creek Lakes

Elk City, Idaho — Idaho County.

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8.2Surface acres

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 41472387).

Getting there

Flying here

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Lake Creek Lakes, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

Driving here

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Staying here

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Things to do near Lake Creek Lakes

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Boat rentals near Lake Creek Lakes

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Location & fast facts

Where Lake Creek Lakes is in Idaho

The red circle marks Lake Creek Lakes.

Fast facts

About Lake Creek Lakes

  • County: Idaho
  • Nearest city: Elk City (about 19.6 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 149 mi from Boise and 164 mi from Coeur d'Alene, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Idaho: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Idaho

Official IDFG pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Fishing. Cutthroat trout
  • Camping. 34 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

    Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

    Official stocking data (Idaho Fish and Game)

    Stocked by the state: Cutthroat trout (2017, 2020, 2026; 1,401 fish in all, fry included)

    Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Fishing Planner stocking records (releases into Creek Lake, Idaho County, since 2015). These are stocking records, not a full fish survey; other species also live here.

    Fishing gear for Lake Creek Lakes

    Gear picks based on the fish listed for Lake Creek Lakes above. These open Amazon search results; check your state's fishing rules for the water before you buy bait or tackle.

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    Lake map

    Lake Creek Lakes shoreline

    0.05 mileN

    No public access sites are listed for this water in the OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) data.

    Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 41472387), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

    Campgrounds near Lake Creek Lakes

    We found 34 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Creek Lakes. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

    14 more within 15 miles

    All campgrounds & RV parks in Idaho

    Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

    Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

    Conditions right now

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    Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.6092, -115.0646). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Creek Lakes. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

    Sun, moon & best fishing times

    Sun & moon at Lake Creek Lakes

    Best fishing times

    Major periodMinor periodDaylight

      Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in PT (America/Los_Angeles), and accurate to within a few minutes.

      Contact & official info

      Questions about Lake Creek Lakes

      How big is Lake Creek Lakes?

      Lake Creek Lakes covers about 8 acres in Elk City, Idaho (Idaho County).

      What fish are in Lake Creek Lakes?

      IDFG fish stocking records lists Cutthroat trout.

      Are there campgrounds near Lake Creek Lakes?

      Yes. We list 34 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

      What towns are on Lake Creek Lakes?

      Lake Creek Lakes touches Elk City in Idaho County, Idaho.

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