Big Elk - Targhee National Forest, Idaho   Among the things you can do right next door to Big Elk are whitewater paddling, and relaxing, so most likely you want to stay a bit. The pleasant staff and the good quality of everything here will make you feel glorious. The glorious variety of local attractions and all the outdoors recreation will certainly have you coming back persistently. Big Elk gets very little rain; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. At Big Elk all through the summer months highs are in the 80's.     Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are generally in the 20's with temperatures at Big Elk dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. It's been too much time since you went outside, and Big Elk in Idaho is such a wonderful location. Big Elk is very popular with folks from Idaho Falls. In case you don’t mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Blackfoot River, and what would winter be without some skiing at Kelly Canyon. Teton River has a pleasant whitewater paddling spot nearby, and the wonderful people of Idaho Falls like to hang out close by. There's absolutely no way to run out of enjoyable stuff to do near Big Elk; it's one of those locations where everything is wonderful. This is such a fun location for a campground. Idaho is a wonderful outdoors state.   LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Ameritel Inn IF Spectrum, Idaho Falls 13 miles away Discover a fine line between business and pleasure when you stay at the Ameritel Inn Idaho Falls Spectrum. Conveniently located next to shopping- dining and East Idahos largest theater complex. Gatewa...    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Idaho Falls, Id, Idaho Falls 13 miles away The Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Idaho Falls is located on the East side of Idaho Falls.The Grand Teton Mall, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, and Mountain View Hospital are all within walkin... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Idaho Falls, Idaho Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Idaho Falls, Idaho, the metro area neareast to Big Elk - Targhee National Forest. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Current weather conditions at Big Elk - Targhee National Forest, Idaho Local climate location: IDAHO FALLS 18 miles away Americinn Rexburg, Rexburg 14 miles away Luxurious accommodations, including an elegant and warm two-story lobby with fireplace and cozy fireside conversation areas. The hotel features masonry construction, which ensures a quiet nights sleep... Best Western Cottontree Inn, Rexburg 15 miles away Stay at this Rexburg, Idaho hotel with close access to BYU-Idaho which features an indoor pool and hot tub. Tailored for the traveler who wants to feel at home after a busy day of activities, the Be... More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Big Elk - Targhee National Forest, Idaho   Idaho Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in Idaho Bonneville County Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in Bonneville County Books about campgrounds in Idaho List of books available on Amazon.com about campgrounds in Idaho. Idaho Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Idaho.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Elk - Targhee National Forest.   Camp Grounds Near Big Elk - Targhee National Forest: Alpine North Loop - Targhee National Forest, Idaho Falls , 0 miles away Big Springs Warming Hut - Targhee National Forest, Idaho Falls , 0 miles away Blowout Campground - Targhee National Forest, Idaho Falls , 0 miles away McCrea Bridge - Targhee National Forest, Idaho Falls , 0 miles away Table Rock - Targhee National Forest, Idaho Falls , 0 miles away Teton Canyon - Targhee National Forest, Idaho Falls , 0 miles away Upper Coffee Pot - Caribou National Forest, Idaho Falls , 0 miles away   Hotels Near Big Elk - Targhee National Forest: Ameritel Inn IF Spectrum, Idaho Falls , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Idaho Falls, Id, Idaho Falls , 13 miles away Americinn Rexburg, Rexburg , 14 miles away Best Western Cottontree Inn, Rexburg , 15 miles away Rexburg-Days Inn, Rexburg , 15 miles away Comfort Inn Rexburg, Rexburg , 15 miles away Super 8 Motel - Rexburg, Rexburg , 15 miles away   Ski Areas Near Big Elk - Targhee National Forest: Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 14 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Pebble Creek, Idaho , 45 miles away, 2911 vertical feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 60 miles away, 2395 vertical feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 68 miles away, 4139 vertical feet Snow King, Wyoming , 73 miles away, 1571 vertical feet Beaver Mountain, Utah , 80 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Big Sky, Montana , 92 miles away, 4350 vertical feet Moonlight Basin, Montana , 93 miles away, 4162 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Big Elk - Targhee National Forest: Blackfoot River, Bongham County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 8 miles long (Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek Close to Aldridge) Blackfoot River, Bingham County , 23 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge) Teton River, Fremont County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Teton Dam site to Teton Forks) Blackfoot River, Caribou/ Bingham County , 25 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Blackfoot Dam to Cutthroat Creek Campground) Snake River - South Fork, Bonneville County , 26 miles away, Class II - 43 miles long (Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar)