Devils Elbow

Idaho Panhandle National Forests — lakeside, fishing

Location: Prichard, ID, ID

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$102 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (75 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.Devil’s Elbow Campground has 20 campsites including one host site and a group site. The group site can accommodate up to 50 people.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/devils-elbow to be notified when sites open up.

Devils Elbow sits on the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River with direct river access from campsites, offering excellent fishing for cutthroat trout and water recreation including rafting and swimming. Campers consistently praise the beautiful riverside setting, well-maintained sites with large fire rings and picnic tables, and the nearby river as a natural cooling escape.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti (elk), Snowshoe Hare, Black Swift, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Townsend's Warbler, Warbling Vireo, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented within 8km

Insider tips for Devils Elbow: Request a riverside site like site 8 for direct river access and a path to the water Bring water activities to escape afternoon heat and low water conditions during peak summer Book early as a federal campground with only 20 sites and seasonal operation

Skip Devils Elbow if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October—seasonal closure. You require larger campgrounds—only 20 total sites.

Best time to visit Devils Elbow: July-August — Peak summer temperatures make river swimming most appealing; however, expect hot midday conditions and low river levels from snowmelt runoff. May-June, September-October — Shoulder seasons offer milder temperatures within the May-October operating window.

Nearby campgrounds: Berlin Flats (Prichard, ID), Kit Price (Prichard, ID), Little Guard Lookout (SMELTERVILLE, ID), Big Hank (Prichard, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Devils Elbow

Cell signal at Devils Elbow (Prichard, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Prichard, ID, ID★ 4.4 (75 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.Devil’s Elbow Campground has 20 campsites including one host site and a group site. The group site can accommodate up to 50 people.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV100 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You visit outside May-October—seasonal closure✕ You require larger campgrounds—only 20 total sites

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Request a riverside site like site 8 for direct river access and a path to the water

Bring water activities to escape afternoon heat and low water conditions during peak summer

Book early as a federal campground with only 20 sites and seasonal operation

Best: July-August

Peak summer temperatures make river swimming most appealing; however, expect hot midday conditions and low river levels from snowmelt runoff

Best: May-June, September-October

Shoulder seasons offer milder temperatures within the May-October operating window

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Wapiti (elk), Snowshoe Hare, Black Swift, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Townsend's Warbler, Warbling Vireo, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented within 8km

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Idaho Panhandle National Forests fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Idaho Panhandle National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Devils Elbow cost per night?+
Devils Elbow costs $26–$102 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Devils Elbow open?+
Devils Elbow is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Devils Elbow have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Devils Elbow?+
Devils Elbow can accommodate RVs up to 100 feet.
How do I make reservations at Devils Elbow?+
Devils Elbow is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Devils Elbow?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Devils Elbow is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Devils Elbow open, and what are check-in times?+
Devils Elbow is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$26 /night★ 4.4 (75)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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