Visitor Information

Hundreds of miles of ATV, Snowmobile, Cross

Country Skiing, Driving and Hiking Trails

**Please check for the local land access rules and regulations - Also available at the Elk River Lodge & General Store**

Potlatch Public Use Guidelines

Forest Service Maps available for sale at the Elk River Lodge & General Store

Snowmobile Rentals available at Elk Butte Recreation -

www.elkriversnowmobiling.com

Call Brian or Rita - 208-826-3632- For more information.

Trails start at Elk River and carry into the scenic Clearwater National Forest. The elevation ranges from 2800 feet to 5804 feet at the top of Elk Butte. Connecting trails will lead you to many scenic attractions: The Giant Cedar tree which is over 3,000 years old, 18 feet in diameter and 177 feet tall, The Granddad Bridge overlooking Dworshak Reservoir, Captains Cabin, Green Mountain, Hemlock Butte and Elk Butte.

Trail Map for Granddad Bridge, Shattuck and Elk Butte

NewTrail Map:

Trails for Nature Lovers -- Find Wild mushrooms , Huckleberries and Pacific Northwest wild flowers--Wildlife is abundant Elk, Deer, Black Bear, Bobcats, Cougars, Turkey, Grouse, Hawks, Mink, Pine Marten, Muskrat, Otter, Fisher and many more non game birds--Northwest Trees Ponderosa Pine, Western White Pine, Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Western Larch, Western Red Cedar

Visit the Largest Cedar Tree in the Rocky Mountains, it is more than 3,000 years old and 18 feet in diameter --At the trailhead there is a picnic area and restrooms. Nice even paved path - No problem with "hills" on this hike.

Summer viewing only - Call in late fall and early spring to see if accessible.

208-826-3299

This road is closed to motor vehicles in the winter (used for snowmobile trail)

Snowmobile trails are groomed in the winter and you may purchase your registration stickers (ALL snowmobiles must have a registration sticker) at the Elk River Lodge & General Store

it is located 11 miles outside of town

Elk Creek winds its way along this trail stop and toss a line!--Make sure you only fish when stream fishing is allowed - check your regulations for the correct dates - Hunting and fishing Regulations are available at no charge at thee Elk River Lodge and General Store.

Upper Basin Map ( Morris/Perkins Cedar Grove - Interpretive Hiking Trail and The Giant Cedar Tree)

Hike the Elk Creek Falls -- Three different sets of falls--

Be aware there are quite a few inclines "hills" on this hike!! There is a picnic area and restrooms at the trailhead.

Summer viewing only - Call in late fall and early spring to see if accessible.

208-826-3299

Elk Creek Falls Trail Map (Accessible from Elk River, Hwy 8 and the Reservoir)

This is also the cross country ski trail map

Elk Creek Reservoir - Great for Year Round family fishing!

Gas Motors are NOW allowed on the reservoir - No Wake Rule applies

Licenses available at the Elk River Lodge & General Store.

Reservoir Map ( Loop and Aquarius Road)

Loop road is not always accessible in the winter months.

HUNTING & FISHING

Hunting in this area is great for Elk, deer, moose, bear, mountain lion, grouse, turkey and so much more. Pacific Northwest wildlife is a highlight of the Elk River Area.

The Elk Creek and Dworshak Reservoirs provide hours of peaceful fishing and the many creeks are great for fly fishing . Trout and Bass abound-- Toss a hook--

For more information Call

208-826-3299

Check out Elk River Lodge's Bass Pro Shop and Primos Game Calls and we are also a Fish & Game License Vendor

Elk River Back Country Byway

On September 22, 2005 the Idaho Transportation Board approved the designation of the Elk River Back Country Byway. The 57-mile route begins in Orofino and travels across the Dent Bridge and follows a route to Elk River and ends at Bovill on SH-8. Travelers enter a vast evergreen forested landscape that draws one deeper and forward towards the horizon of the Clearwater Mountain range. Through a series of dips and turns the route reveals the diversity of landscapes in this backcountry region of Idaho.

This Back Country Byway is open YEAR ROUND. Wells Bench is a two lane county road paved to one mile beyond Dent Bridge; from there the road surface is gravel; at Elk River the roadway is again a paved 2 lane road with slow vehicle turnouts. The route is well maintained but can be icy in the winter.

Click here to go the ITD Website showing Elk River Back Country Byway

1. City of Orofino

2. Dent Bridge

3. Scenic Viewpoint - Confluence of Elk Creek and North Fork Clearwater River (Dworshak Reservoir)

4. Loop Road to USFS and Elk River Recreation District Campgrounds & Town

5. Mill Pond & Mill Site

6. CPTPA - Clearwater Potlatch Timber Protective Association

7. City of Elk River

8. Giant Western Red Cedar & Perkins/Morris Cedar Grove

9. Elk Creek Falls

10. City of Bovill

Airstrip- Fly in for breakfast

Now that's full service!

CAMPING

Huckleberry Heaven RV Park - is now under new ownership and renamed "Whispering Pines" Full Hook Ups

208-826-3333

Elk River Recreation District Campgrounds-

64 SITES AROUND THE ELK CREEK RESERVOIR

PO Box 82 Elk River, Id 83827

www.elkriverrecreation.com

Email elkriverrecdist@idaho.net

OFFICE (ANSWERING MACHINE ONLY)-208-826-3584

For reservations: Call Campground Park Host (Harvey) -

208-826-3468 (Seasonal Elk River Phone Number)

or 208-743-2295 (Off Season Phone Number)
Forest Service - Elk Creek Campground-

You can reserve your site today online-- www.reserveusa.com

or call the Potlatch Ranger Station 208-875-1131

First Come First Serve - Electric Hook- Ups -- Open Year Round -- $15.00 Per Night -- Tent only campsites available also

Shower Rentals available to all Campers at the Elk River Lodge & General Store.

Elk River Historical Society Museum

(will open upon request)

208-826-3390

elkriverhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com

PO Box 63 Elk River, Idaho 83827

Three Pines Cemetery and Pet Cemetery

208-826-3498

dfkreisher@gmail.com

City Park/Tennis Courts/Basketball

Gazebo Park/Shelter

The road/trail to the parking area for the Giant Cedar is now accessible -

The road/trail to the parking area for Elk Creek Falls is now accessible

There is no Cellular Service in town However you can get intermittent service with Inland Cellular and limited texting abilities with Verizon. We do have a payphone on the corner of First and Main St

Elk River does have a leash law, please respect your animals and your neighbors. And kindly clean up after your pet....

SPEED LIMIT in town and around the reservoir is ONLY 15 MPH - SLOW DOWN.....

GARBAGE: PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT

Garbage is NOT free - Everyone who lives here is charged $1.50 per bag -- So thank you, first of all for being respectful enough to bag it up and not leave it - if you stop in at most of the businesses - they will take the bag and the money and put it out with our weekly pickup -- Please respect our trash rules. Thank you

Anyone who would like to sponsor, put on an event, etc... for Elk River please feel free.... you can contact me to put the info online here at NO charge.

Vendors are welcome at all of our events - We do not allow Food Vendors - We do not "charge" for "Booth" space - and you are totally responsible for all sales tax and licensing requirements. Booth space is primitive outdoor space, you have to bring your own "booth" supplies and simply get permission to set up from the property owners.

Please know the rules for your outside recreation choices,

If you DO NOT KNOW<<<<<< Please ASK!!!

If you do not know the rules for off road use in this area --- Please ask!!!!

If people continue to abuse it --- WE WILL LOSE IT!

These lands are owned by not only the Forest Service, Potlatch and IDL - but private landowners as well-- Stay Informed!!!!

In 1897 Willard Trumbell homesteaded the present day site of Elk River. His homestead was purchased by the Potlatch Lumber Company in 1909. The first ALL Electric Sawmill in the country was started here in 1910. The Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railroad extended it's line from Bovill to Elk River at this time. The name of the fast growing town was then changed from Trumbell to Elk River. The population in 1911 numbered 1,300 people. Between 1911 and 1930 about 40 businesses were operating in town, representing about every kind of business. By 1912 Elk River had a new school, a waterworks system, graded streets, electricity, board sidewalks and a hospital. Some mining in the surrounding area also took place at this time. Elk River's future began to decline in 1927, when a newer and bigger saw mill was built at Lewiston, Idaho. Then in 1929, blister rust attacked the white pine trees and the great depression hit the area in 1930. This along with other problems affecting the lumber industry, caused the closure of the sawmill in April of 1931. The following year, 1932, the planer mill was shut down. By 1933, most of the employment opportunities were eliminated; the bank closed and houses were moved out of town, many of them selling for as little as fifteen dollars. The population declined to around 400. Today people still come and go and the population has fallen to under 200 people.

Stop in and see exhibits of early logging, school & community at the Elk River Historical Museum or call 208-826-3390 for more information. The Museum is open for summer hours on Saturdays 10:00 am - Noon or will open on request by calling the number above or 208- 826-3294.

The Syringa (Philadelphus lewisii) is found along Idaho streams and mountains to around 7000 ft. The flowering season is the latter part of May through July.

State Bird: Mountain Bluebird

State Horse: Appaloosa

State Insect: Monarch Butterfly

State Gem: Star Garnet

State Tree: Western White Pine

State Fruit: Huckleberry

State Fish: Cutthroat Trout

	Visitor Information

	Hundreds of miles of ATV, Snowmobile, Cross Country Skiing, Driving and Hiking Trails Please check for the local land access rules and regulations - Also available at the Elk River Lodge & General Store Potlatch Public Use Guidelines Forest Service Maps available for sale at the Elk River Lodge & General Store Snowmobile Rentals available at Elk Butte Recreation - www.elkriversnowmobiling.com Call Brian or Rita - 208-826-3632- For more information. Trails start at Elk River and carry into the scenic Clearwater National Forest. The elevation ranges from 2800 feet to 5804 feet at the top of Elk Butte. Connecting trails will lead you to many scenic attractions: The Giant Cedar tree which is over 3,000 years old, 18 feet in diameter and 177 feet tall, The Granddad Bridge overlooking Dworshak Reservoir, Captains Cabin, Green Mountain, Hemlock Butte and Elk Butte. Trail Map for Granddad Bridge, Shattuck and Elk Butte NewTrail Map: Trails for Nature Lovers -- Find Wild mushrooms , Huckleberries and Pacific Northwest wild flowers--Wildlife is abundant Elk, Deer, Black Bear, Bobcats, Cougars, Turkey, Grouse, Hawks, Mink, Pine Marten, Muskrat, Otter, Fisher and many more non game birds--Northwest Trees Ponderosa Pine, Western White Pine, Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Western Larch, Western Red Cedar Visit the Largest Cedar Tree in the Rocky Mountains, it is more than 3,000 years old and 18 feet in diameter --At the trailhead there is a picnic area and restrooms. Nice even paved path - No problem with "hills" on this hike. Summer viewing only - Call in late fall and early spring to see if accessible. 208-826-3299 This road is closed to motor vehicles in the winter (used for snowmobile trail) Snowmobile trails are groomed in the winter and you may purchase your registration stickers (ALL snowmobiles must have a registration sticker) at the Elk River Lodge & General Store it is located 11 miles outside of town Elk Creek winds its way along this trail stop and toss a line!--Make sure you only fish when stream fishing is allowed - check your regulations for the correct dates - Hunting and fishing Regulations are available at no charge at thee Elk River Lodge and General Store. Upper Basin Map ( Morris/Perkins Cedar Grove - Interpretive Hiking Trail and The Giant Cedar Tree) Hike the Elk Creek Falls -- Three different sets of falls-- Be aware there are quite a few inclines "hills" on this hike!! There is a picnic area and restrooms at the trailhead. Summer viewing only - Call in late fall and early spring to see if accessible. 208-826-3299 Elk Creek Falls Trail Map (Accessible from Elk River, Hwy 8 and the Reservoir) This is also the cross country ski trail map Elk Creek Reservoir - Great for Year Round family fishing! Gas Motors are NOW allowed on the reservoir - No Wake Rule applies Licenses available at the Elk River Lodge & General Store. Reservoir Map ( Loop and Aquarius Road) Loop road is not always accessible in the winter months. HUNTING & FISHING Hunting in this area is great for Elk, deer, moose, bear, mountain lion, grouse, turkey and so much more. Pacific Northwest wildlife is a highlight of the Elk River Area. The Elk Creek and Dworshak Reservoirs provide hours of peaceful fishing and the many creeks are great for fly fishing . Trout and Bass abound-- Toss a hook-- For more information Call 208-826-3299 Check out Elk River Lodge's Bass Pro Shop and Primos Game Calls and we are also a Fish & Game License Vendor Elk River Back Country Byway On September 22, 2005 the Idaho Transportation Board approved the designation of the Elk River Back Country Byway. The 57-mile route begins in Orofino and travels across the Dent Bridge and follows a route to Elk River and ends at Bovill on SH-8. Travelers enter a vast evergreen forested landscape that draws one deeper and forward towards the horizon of the Clearwater Mountain range. Through a series of dips and turns the route reveals the diversity of landscapes in this backcountry region of Idaho. This Back Country Byway is open YEAR ROUND. Wells Bench is a two lane county road paved to one mile beyond Dent Bridge; from there the road surface is gravel; at Elk River the roadway is again a paved 2 lane road with slow vehicle turnouts. The route is well maintained but can be icy in the winter. Click here to go the ITD Website showing Elk River Back Country Byway 1. City of Orofino 2. Dent Bridge 3. Scenic Viewpoint - Confluence of Elk Creek and North Fork Clearwater River (Dworshak Reservoir) 4. Loop Road to USFS and Elk River Recreation District Campgrounds & Town 5. Mill Pond & Mill Site 6. CPTPA - Clearwater Potlatch Timber Protective Association 7. City of Elk River 8. Giant Western Red Cedar & Perkins/Morris Cedar Grove 9. Elk Creek Falls 10. City of Bovill Airstrip- Fly in for breakfast Now that's full service! CAMPING Huckleberry Heaven RV Park - is now under new ownership and renamed "Whispering Pines" Full Hook Ups 208-826-3333 Elk River Recreation District Campgrounds- 64 SITES AROUND THE ELK CREEK RESERVOIR PO Box 82 Elk River, Id 83827 www.elkriverrecreation.com Email elkriverrecdist@idaho.net OFFICE (ANSWERING MACHINE ONLY)-208-826-3584 For reservations: Call Campground Park Host (Harvey) - 208-826-3468 (Seasonal Elk River Phone Number) or 208-743-2295 (Off Season Phone Number) Forest Service - Elk Creek Campground- You can reserve your site today online-- www.reserveusa.com or call the Potlatch Ranger Station 208-875-1131 First Come First Serve - Electric Hook- Ups -- Open Year Round -- $15.00 Per Night -- Tent only campsites available also Shower Rentals available to all Campers at the Elk River Lodge & General Store. Elk River Historical Society Museum (will open upon request) 208-826-3390 elkriverhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com PO Box 63 Elk River, Idaho 83827 Three Pines Cemetery and Pet Cemetery 208-826-3498 dfkreisher@gmail.com City Park/Tennis Courts/Basketball Gazebo Park/Shelter The road/trail to the parking area for the Giant Cedar is now accessible - The road/trail to the parking area for Elk Creek Falls is now accessible There is no Cellular Service in town However you can get intermittent service with Inland Cellular and limited texting abilities with Verizon. We do have a payphone on the corner of First and Main St Elk River does have a leash law, please respect your animals and your neighbors. And kindly clean up after your pet.... SPEED LIMIT in town and around the reservoir is ONLY 15 MPH - SLOW DOWN..... GARBAGE: PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT Garbage is NOT free - Everyone who lives here is charged $1.50 per bag -- So thank you, first of all for being respectful enough to bag it up and not leave it - if you stop in at most of the businesses - they will take the bag and the money and put it out with our weekly pickup -- Please respect our trash rules. Thank you Anyone who would like to sponsor, put on an event, etc... for Elk River please feel free.... you can contact me to put the info online here at NO charge. Vendors are welcome at all of our events - We do not allow Food Vendors - We do not "charge" for "Booth" space - and you are totally responsible for all sales tax and licensing requirements. Booth space is primitive outdoor space, you have to bring your own "booth" supplies and simply get permission to set up from the property owners. Please know the rules for your outside recreation choices, If you DO NOT KNOW<<<<<< Please ASK!!! If you do not know the rules for off road use in this area --- Please ask!!!! If people continue to abuse it --- WE WILL LOSE IT! These lands are owned by not only the Forest Service, Potlatch and IDL - but private landowners as well-- Stay Informed!!!! In 1897 Willard Trumbell homesteaded the present day site of Elk River. His homestead was purchased by the Potlatch Lumber Company in 1909. The first ALL Electric Sawmill in the country was started here in 1910. The Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railroad extended it's line from Bovill to Elk River at this time. The name of the fast growing town was then changed from Trumbell to Elk River. The population in 1911 numbered 1,300 people. Between 1911 and 1930 about 40 businesses were operating in town, representing about every kind of business. By 1912 Elk River had a new school, a waterworks system, graded streets, electricity, board sidewalks and a hospital. Some mining in the surrounding area also took place at this time. Elk River's future began to decline in 1927, when a newer and bigger saw mill was built at Lewiston, Idaho. Then in 1929, blister rust attacked the white pine trees and the great depression hit the area in 1930. This along with other problems affecting the lumber industry, caused the closure of the sawmill in April of 1931. The following year, 1932, the planer mill was shut down. By 1933, most of the employment opportunities were eliminated; the bank closed and houses were moved out of town, many of them selling for as little as fifteen dollars. The population declined to around 400. Today people still come and go and the population has fallen to under 200 people. . Stop in and see exhibits of early logging, school & community at the Elk River Historical Museum or call 208-826-3390 for more information. The Museum is open for summer hours on Saturdays 10:00 am - Noon or will open on request by calling the number above or 208- 826-3294. The Syringa (Philadelphus lewisii) is found along Idaho streams and mountains to around 7000 ft. The flowering season is the latter part of May through July. State Bird: Mountain Bluebird State Horse: Appaloosa State Insect: Monarch Butterfly State Gem: Star Garnet State Tree: Western White Pine State Fruit: Huckleberry State Fish: Cutthroat Trout
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