It is in the heart of the Nez Perce National Forest. This area has many attractions but without any bright lights. More people reside during the summer months. Old mining communities that boomed starting in 1860's provide interesting history.
Elk City is surrounded by millions of acres of playground.
The town is in the heart of Idaho, and offers superb camping, fishing, backpacking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and more. Fishermen that like to travel to the backcountry will enjoy the trout fishing in the rivers and high mountain lakes. The area also has some of the greatest elk and white tail deer hunting in this area. The Forest Service keeps the backcountry trails well marked for hikers and horseback riding into the Wilderness areas. Elk City area is one of the best kept secret in Idaho, because you can hike for days and never see another soul.