Elk Bend RV Resort LLC

Rules

Grass Sites (water/electric)

Our grassy sites are in demand during the summer months by the smaller RVs (these are shorter sites and will NOT accomodate Class A's or 5th Wheels). In order to keep our grassy sites looking good they require a lot of love. That means if your stay exceeds 3-4 days in a site, we may need to coordinate moving you to another site in order to perform routine maintenance (mowing/watering). Usually, our guests will use the free dump station and will relocate as to only move once. Either way, we do our best to work with our guests to coordinate if necessary. Thanks for understanding.

Check In/Out Times

Check-In/Check-Out RV Sites: Office is open for check-ins: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Check out: 11:00 AM • If arriving after 7:00 PM, Please make arrangments with management prior to arrival. NO check-ins after 9pm, so as not to disturb other guests. If you arrive after dark you may check-in the following morning after 8:00 am. No refund will be given.

General Policies

QUIET HOURS: Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 7 AM. Strictly enforced. / SITES: One camping unit per site. No tents without management approval (please call) RV AGE/APPEARANCE: We reserve the right to approve or reject any guest based on the age and/or appearance of their vehicle or RV. We do not allow school bus conversions and other non-traditional conversions that are non RVIA certified due to insurance requirements. SITES: Sites are assigned at check-in. Our full hook-up sites are gravel and water/electric are grass. We are unable to park heavy rigs on grass sites to prevent damage. / VISITORS: Only registered guests may use facilities. All guests must check-in at the office. / FIREPITS/FIREWOOD: We allow propane firepits and have propane available along with firepits for a nominal fee. We DO NOT ALLOW firewood purchased elsewhere to protect our trees. / These rules are subject to change without notice. ****WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE.****

Pets

Fido is welcome at our park! Dogs of any breed that are hostile or aggressive will be asked to leave the campground along with their owners. • Dogs must be leashed at all times on a leash no longer than 6 feet. (ID Statute 25-2805) • Out of respect for other guests, please do not leave barking dogs unattended. • No fences or kennels allowed unless approved by management. • Limit 2 pets per site unless prior approval by management.

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Area Tips

Hike to Goldbug Hot Springs or put your kayaks or floats over in the Salmon River across the street and float down to Dugout Dick’s!  Book a horse-back ride with a local outfitter and see the back-country.  Visit William's Lake or go Lime Creek Trail.  Walk across to the street to the Dusty Mule Bar and Grill and enjoy their burgers and hospitality! 

Reviews Leave a Review

Julie Hatcher

4.0

Enjoyed our stay. Great host. Clean bathrooms. The best part was the great owners and atmosphere at the Dusty Mule Bar and Grill across the street.

October 15, 2023

Gregory Evans

5.0

Stuart was friendly, the sites were on grass with shade. The bathhouse was small but clean. We did not go to the grill across the street but our neighbors said it was good. Of course the Salmon river is gorgeous and we were 2 minutes from the wonderful Goldbug springs.

October 03, 2023

Robert Wess

3.0

Nice RV spot for our quick overnight stay with water and one dump station available. Grassy camp site is cozy enough with but just one john and shower available. A little noisy at times with the occasional trucks on the neighboring highway but worth the stay.

September 30, 2023

James Powell

5.0

This was a very pleasant, small RV park in a bend on the Salmon river. We stayed in the third week of September and it was not crowded. Facilities were clean and we appreciated the shady space with grass for our small trailer. Easy short drive to the Goldbug Hot Springs trailhead, maybe just a mile south along US 93. Other than the springs not a lot to do in the area, so this was just a one-night stay for us.

September 26, 2023

Michele Goodbread

5.0

Quiet and serene. Very clean and spacious sites. Stuart is an excellent host and very helpful. Cellular coverage was great. The stars are so abundant at night! Highly recommend this RV park.

September 17, 2023

Doug Hillman

4.0

Quiet, clean, enjoyed 2 days there

September 16, 2023

Michele Hayes

5.0

This is one of the best RV parks we have ever stayed in. This was our 4th or 5th year coming here we love it so much. Having the Dusty Mule across the road is a bonus too! Stu is doing a wonderful job running the park (and Arthur too!). The park is beautifully maintained and the spots are much larger than most places we stay at. We look forward to returning again next year.

September 15, 2023

Judith Heidel

5.0

We enjoyed our 4 days at Elk Bend very much. Our site was shady and included water and electricity. There was a central dump we could use. The owner is friendly and very helpful. Pay attention to the directions given on the site when you register! It is not in Salmon, but about 20 miles West in Elk Bend (which isn't even on some maps.)

September 14, 2023

Ken Cope

5.0

Very accommodating clean and quiet park. Stew nice guy.

September 14, 2023

Dawn Bruno

5.0

Quaint RV park. Clean and comfortable. We ate at the Dusty Mule across the street. Good food and great service.

September 14, 2023

Philip Zandstra

1.0

There are better options down the road.

September 14, 2023

Art Hammock

4.0

Beautiful location for a small quiet park. The owner is very pleasant, friendly and helpful. When I requested an extension on my stay he promptly arranged it by moving some campers around before their arrival to accommodate. I would definitely would visit here again.

September 12, 2023

Michael Zahn

2.0

Elk Bend Rv Park was disappointing. We have 2 80 lb. Labs ... they advertise they had a dog park. We got there and found the dog park was nonexistent. There was a very tiny patch of grass that didn't allow our dogs to stretch their legs after traveling in a car far six hours. Had there been any other dogs on that patch of grass, it would've been impossible for them even to do their business. their site advertised a Dog area and I even called to make sure they had one available. The morning we left, we wanted to dispose of our trash as we've done at every other campsite we've been at but there were no trash cans to be found. we will not be using this campground again!

September 10, 2023

Campground Response

Very sorry for your misunderstanding. But, nowhere on my website does it say we have a "Dog Park". We do have a "Dog Area" that is 40' x 65'. Plenty of room for more than one dog to "do their business" as you put it. But Idaho law and my insurance mandates that all dogs be on a leash at all times while in my park. I also have 3 garbage cans along the frontage road. They are labeled on the map I gave you when you checked in. Again sorry for your confusion.

Michael Zahn

2.0

Elk Bend Rv Park was disappointing. We have 2 80 lb. Labs ... they advertise they had a dog park. We got there and found the dog park was nonexistent. There was a very tiny patch of grass that didn't allow our dogs to stretch their legs after traveling in a car far six hours. Had there been any other dogs on that patch of grass, it would've been impossible for them even to do their business. their site advertised a Dog area and I even called to make sure they had one available. The morning we left, we wanted to dispose of our trash as we've done at every other campsite we've been at but there were no trash cans to be found. we will not be using this campground again!

September 10, 2023

Campground Response

Very sorry for your misunderstanding. But, nowhere on my website does it say we have a "Dog Park". We do have a "Dog Area" that is 40' x 65'. Plenty of room for more than one dog to "do their business" as you put it. But Idaho law and my insurance mandates that all dogs be on a leash at all times while in my park. I also have 3 garbage cans along the frontage road. They are labeled on the map I gave you when you checked in. Again sorry for your confusion.

Terry Bacon

5.0

Very well kept and quiet. Washroom was clean and well maintained. Stu the owner and of course Arthur (his dog) were very friendly and informative of the local attractions.

September 03, 2023

Jessie Nickerson

5.0

We had the most incredible 3 days at Elk Bend RV Park. The sites were beautiful and the views of the mountains at sunset were breathtaking. We stayed in Elk Bend to hike up to Goldbug Hot Springs and even after 6 years on the road full time, it is one of the most epic places we have ever experienced. Thank you, Stu and King Arthur for making our stay perfect!

September 02, 2023

Mike Funk

5.0

Great place!!! The host was very professional and the park was well maintained. We enjoyed our stay here and look forward to returning next RV season.

August 27, 2023

Campground Response

OABAAB!

Ryan Sharp

5.0

Serene location, clean accommodations. Be sure to visit the office with the kids to admire some incredible lego assemblies!

August 21, 2023

Taylor Garcia

5.0

Quiet place with a great host.

August 21, 2023

Jeff Korn

4.0

This campground is located near the Salmon river surrounded by mountains in one of the most amazing parts of the country. About a 20 mile drive south from Salmon idaho. The facilities are spotless and the owner seems to take great pride in this property. Not many places can offer a combination of tent and big rig sites with full hookups. This was our third visit and we look forward to visiting again.

August 17, 2023