Devils Elbow
Devil's Elbow Campground is perched on the banks of the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, providing a perfect escape for a warm summer weekend. Here, visitors can camp in tents or RVs and spend their days fishing or floating the river.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 100 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
20 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Pull-through | 87 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | Pull-through | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 004 | Standard | Pull-through | 100 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 100 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Devil's Elbow Campground has 20 campsites including one host site and a group site. The group site can accommodate up to 50 people. Amenities include hand-pump drinking water and vault toilets. Campground roads are paved and parking spurs are short but wide enough for parking two vehicles alongside a trailer.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Memorial Day to Labor Day |
| Forest | Idaho Panhandle National Forests |
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Getting there
From I-90, take Exit 43 (Kingston) and travel 20 miles north on FH9 to Prichard. Continue 11 miles north on Forest Road 208 to the campground.
| Coordinates | 47.7664° N, 116.0167° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD4 Rx Hwy 50 Roadside Salvage
42 mi from the campground
- WildfireNugget Hill
44 mi from the campground · 35 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | All Seasons RV ↗ | 35.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | North 40 Outfitters ↗ | 35.9 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.2 miEast Little Guard OHV ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.9 miDam Creek Connection OHV1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3 miShoshone Ridge ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miHaystack Mountain OHV2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.2 miHaystack Loop OHV3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 4.1 miJohn'S Draw OHV3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
- inIdaho Panhandle National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,943,333 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The campground sits among lodgepole and other mixed pines along the river at an elevation of 2,600 feet. The area is located in the Coeur d'ALene Mountains, 69 miles from popular Coeur d'Alene Lake. Wildlife watchers and photographers have the chance to see mule deer, moose, osprey and calliope hummingbirds.
Recreation
Rafting, swimming and kayaking are favorite activities on the river. Rafters will find class I-III rapids further down the river. Catch-and-release cutthroat trout fishing is also popular. Visitors also enjoy explore the river valley on foot to see nearby Downey Creek or Valitons Creek.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Devils Elbow?
Sites at Devils Elbow are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Devils Elbow?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Devils Elbow have?
21 sites, including 19 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Devils Elbow?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Devils Elbow?
Yes, pets are allowed at Devils Elbow. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Devils Elbow?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Devils Elbow?
Rafting, swimming and kayaking are favorite activities on the river. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Devils Elbow is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Berlin Flats (under 0.1 mi), Kit Price (1.8 mi, partly first-come), and Berlin Flats Group Campground (3.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby