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Poet Creek Campground

21 mi east of Elk City, ID · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
Jul–Sepbest months

About Poet Creek Campground

Poet Creek Campground is situated in tall timber. Four stock mangers are located south of 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: 21 mi east of Elk City, ID · 45.72281, -115.03441

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

34°
16°Jan
38°
17°Feb
46°
22°Mar
52°
27°Apr
62°
34°May
70°
39°Jun
81°
43°Jul
80°
42°Aug
70°
36°Sep
54°
29°Oct
40°
22°Nov
32°
16°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–Apr.

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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.

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