Elam Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Elam Campground
Elam is a developed campground along upper Deer Creek with 15 designated sites; most can accommodate a small to medium size RV. Fire rings and tables provided. Elam campground is situated along Deer Creek at the confluence with Elam Creek. Elam Campground is a very popular destination for stream anglers hoping to catch a limit of trout. Deer Creek is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout during the summer months. Deer Creek has special fishing regulations, please refer to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website for more information on regulations and fish stocking information. A fee of $14/night is required at this site, fee must be paid upon arrival and before each night of camping.
Before you go
Season
April – September
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$14 per site per night. Pass holders receive a 50% discount on the camping fee. Please see the campground information boar to find out which passes are accepted at this location.
Restrictions
Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced • Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am • Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings • 2 vehicles (including RVs/Boats/Etc.) and 8 persons allowed in each campsite • Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times • Site must be occupied each night after fee is paid or equipment is set up/left in a campsite • Off-highway vehicles are prohibited in the campground • Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.