Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
Jul–Sepbest months
About Five Mile Campground
Situated in open, tall timber, this campground is popular for family camping, in that it is near a fishing and swimming pond (Five Mile Pond), has a creek flowing by the site, and has easy access to Crooked River. Fire rings with camp sites grace the campground.
- Season: The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
- Managed by: USFS - Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
- Where: 8 mi southwest of Elk City, ID · 45.72462, -115.54332
Things to do:
FishingSwimming
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
34°14°Jan
37°14°Feb
43°20°Mar
48°25°Apr
58°32°May
65°38°Jun
76°42°Jul
76°41°Aug
67°36°Sep
52°28°Oct
39°20°Nov
32°13°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
See Five Mile Campground from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
Cell signal
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Pristine
The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Walker Cabin 0.6 mi
- Orogrande Campground #1 And #2 1.2 mi
- Crooked River Campground #3 4.8 mi
- Tenmile Creek Campsite 6.2 mi
- Ten Mile 6.2 mi
- Orogrande Summit Campground 6.7 mi