Elk Knob State Park has backcountry campsites. It is a pleasant hike down into a cove forest with beautiful streams.

There are three campsites that can accommodate no more than six people and two tents each. There is also a zone camping area that can accommodate three sites of no more than six people and two tents each.

These are primitive campsites with no facilities. The sites are approximately a 1- to 2-mile hike from the trailhead. All supplies, including water, must be packed in to the sites. To drink water from nearby creeks and streams, use a filtration device or boil the water for at least 5 minutes.

Campfires are not allowed. Cooking by camp stove is permitted.

These campsites are available on a first-come, first-served walk-up basis only and cannot be reserved. Each site is $17 per night. You are required to pay the reservation fee. There is a self-registration box at the trailhead where you place your payment in an envelope. Please fill out all required information, including all vehicle information.

Elk Knob State Park has two group sites that can accommodate up to 26 people each. A minimum of 7 people is required to use the group sites, and the group sites are for organized groups only.

A pit toilet is shared by the two group sites. All supplies, including water, must be packed in to the sites — they are located 1 to 2 miles from the trailhead. To drink water from nearby creeks and streams, use a filtration device or boil the water for at least 5 minutes.

Campfires are not allowed. Cooking by camp stove is permitted.

Reservations are required for group campsites.

Cancellation Policy for Group Campsites

Please note that if you need to cancel your group campsite reservations, you have until 14 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. No refunds are issued after the 14-day mark, but campers may reschedule to another date and will be charged only the cancellation fees.

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