Elk Lake, Sawtooth Range, Boise County, Idaho

   
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Elk lake is approximately 12 miles from the Grandjean campground. You can not reach it by car. The trail has mild elevation gain and parallels the river during many sections. There are no designated campgrounds at elk lake however 3 spots have obvious use. Deer and elk are commonly viewed near the lake, especially in the early morning or near dusk.



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    Many people like to go to Elk Lake. The annual precipitation here at Elk Lake is about average; during the month of January you get the most snow around here, and the driest month of the year is July. Elk Lake is one of the lakes here in the Sawtooth Range. During the summertime at Elk Lake temperatures are typically in the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 40's. All through the winter the highs are usually in the 30's with temperatures at Elk  
   Lake dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights.
This lake is so wonderful. Soar down the rapids of Salmon River in a kayak, and a wonderful close by hotel is Greyhawk by ResortQuest. Be careful coming to the Sawtooth Range, you might not ever want to go home again. There are other places here than Elk Lake, for example Three Lake, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Elk Lake; Yellow Belly Trail is a great local trail. You simply must have
 
               a thing about Elk Lake. A quick journey to Drop Creek next to Elk Lake is a nice idea, and not far from Elk Lake you'll come across Limber Lake which is a charming lake.
That right there is loads of entertaining things already but it goes on, the Sawtooth Range has it all. Good hiking is available along the Black Warrior Creek Trail; paddling on Salmon River is so much fun. Stay the night at Iron Creek Campground, and you can catch a glimpse of Cony Peak from Elk Lake. Elk Lake is a good spot to visit for more than one day, Grandjean Campground is a good spot to camp nearby, and don't leave Elk Lake without first paying a visit to Fern Falls.
This lake is so wonderful. Go for a hike on the Bull Moose Trail.

 
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49 miles away
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SnowRun by ResortQuest, Ketchum
49 miles away
The SnowRun condominiums are cute, comfortable studio lofts within walking distance of the Warm Springs lifts. All the units have had partial remodels within the last two years. Perfect for one or two...

Current weather conditions at Elk Lake, Sawtooth Range, Boise County, Idaho
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Local climate location: LOWMAN 20 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.02528
Longitude: -115.0706

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These outdoors activities are available near Elk Lake.
 Hotels Near Elk Lake:
Greyhawk by ResortQuest, Ketchum, 49 miles away
SnowRun by ResortQuest, Ketchum, 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Elk Lake:
Grandjean Campground, Custer County, 8 miles away
Iron Creek Campground, Custer County, 10 miles away
Powerplant Campground, Elmore County, 11 miles away
Inlet Campground, Custer County, 11 miles away
 Whitewater Near Elk Lake:
Salmon River, Custer CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class II-III - 12 miles long (Hellroaring Creek to Redfish Lake Creek)
Salmon River, Custer CountyCounty, 20 miles away
      Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Stanley to Old Sunbeam Dam)
 National Parks Near Elk Lake:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID, 61 miles away
 Trails Near Elk Lake:
Bull Moose Trail, Custer County, 12 miles away
Black Warrior Creek Trail, Elmore County, 14 miles away
Yellow Belly Trail, Custer County, 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Elk Lake:
Limber Lake, Boise CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Three Lake, Boise CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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