Bud Nelson Memorial Ride - May 16, 2026
***Pre-registration and chainsaw tickets will be available on our website on April 1, 2026...... elkriverthunderrun.com
Check in at the registration table next to Tom's Tavern from 9-11am. $10 per hand. Helmets are required for any rider under 16 years of age. The ride will be approx 40 miles. This is a family friendly event. Proceeds fund the Thunder in the Mountains fireworks show on July 4, 2026.
Reminder that all out of state machines require an Idaho ORV sticker and must be carrying a fire extinguisher.
***EVERY RIDER 16 YOA OR OLDER MUST GO TO THE REGISTRATION TABLE TO SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER TO RIDE***
Hot dogs will be sold at checkpoint #3 by donation.
We will be raffling off two chainsaws. One Stihl gas powered chainsaw and one Stihl battery powered handheld chainsaw. Tickets are available online after April 1, at Tom's Tavern or from any Thunder Run member. The drawing for both chainsaws will be at the June fun run.
Elk River Fire Department will be washing ATVs at the creek for a donation.
All hands must be turned in by 4:30pm.
Lodging info:
Elk River Lodge and Store - 208-826-3299
Elk River Outback Condos - 208-826-3405
Elkspresso B&B - 253-219-9757
Red Barn Rentals - 509-750-9238
More rentals available via Air BNB
Camping info:
USFS - 20 spots on Upper Basin Road along Elk Creek are all free, dry camping.
There are also dry camping spots on Diamond Road at Partridge Creek Campground.
These USFS spots have a 17 day limit.
USFS also has an established campground - Elk Creek Campground just outside Elk River. There are full hookups as well as electric only spots. Go to recreation.gov to reserve.
Elk River Recreation - dry camping spots around the lake. Go to elkriverrecreation.com
Willows Landing Campground - campground on Landing road privately owned. 208-882-3215.
Karma's RV park - full hookups in town. 509-929-2528
Elk River Adventures - 208-791-5300 or on Facebook
Whispering Pines RV Park - 208-826-3299
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