About Elk Creek Campground (rio Grande Nf)
Number of accommodations: 23
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (108)
What Guests Are Saying
Elk Creek Campground is a beautifully maintained site with spacious campsites, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts who provide excellent service. Visitors appreciate the tranquil atmosphere, scenic surroundings, and access to hiking and fishing opportunities. While it can get busy on weekends and lacks WiFi or cell service, the overall positive experiences and cleanliness make it a highly recommended destination.
What Guests Are Saying
Elk Creek Campground is a beautifully maintained site with spacious campsites, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts who provide excellent service. Visitors appreciate the tranquil atmosphere, scenic surroundings, and access to hiking and fishing opportunities. While it can get busy on weekends and lacks WiFi or cell service, the overall positive experiences and cleanliness make it a highly recommended destination.
Review Summary
Karlo C
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
Amazing camp hosts! Clean, quiet, and beautiful.
Mike H
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
The camp hosts are doing an excellent job. Camp facilities are spotless!
Tamara S
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
Lots of space between campsites, campground was well maintained, restrooms nice and clean with no smell. Late May/Early June stay with only about 30% of campsites occupied. We caught a Brown Trout fish in the adjacent Elk Creek but alas only one. Campground hosts helpful and were out and about to check on things regularly. There is no water for RV fill-ups with a hose but there were plenty of drinking water fill-up spots. We got RV tank water in Antonito at City Hall. Dump at a local RV park. Later in summer the wildflowers are stupendous! Highly recommend!
LAUREEN S
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
New camp hosts this year - they were wonderful. Campground was clean and the hosts were attentive and helpful.
Loni C
VerifiedAugust 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
This is an amazing campground. Beautiful scenery, good chances of viewing wildlife, and clean facilities
Emily D
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
I love Elk Creek camp site. The hosts were wonderful, nice and friendly. They kept the campground spotless and the bathrooms were spotless.
Karen L
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
Perfectly situated near a few beautiful hiking trails and fishing opportunities at Elk Creek and the Conejos River. Loved our stay her. Our spot was perfect, on the river. Although the private property fence line and signs detracted from some gorgeous photo opportunities.
Charles G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
Best camp hosts ever! They were friendly, informative, and helpful! The bathrooms and public areas were spotless.
Terrell J
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
Camp ground was well maintained and hosts were very helpful and nice. Elk Creek is one of our favorite campgrounds, lots to do in the area.
LAUREEN S
VerifiedJune 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
Great campground. Excellent hosts
Location Elk Creek Campground (rio Grande Nf)
Address:
23750 State Highway 17
Antonito, CO, 81120
United States
From Antonito, CO, take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight on Hwy 17 and go 22.6 miles to campground sign. Turn right onto dirt road and go 0.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left, go 0.4 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right and turn into campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.1251 / -106.368
Elevation: 2648 feet
Policies & Rules
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PMC & Recreation.gov policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve folks. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given. |
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Please fill your trailer prior to arriving. Trailers are not allowed to fill at any hydrants as it might contaminate the entire water system. |
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No off-road vehicles permitted. |
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Livestock and horses are not permitted. |
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All single campsite reservation fees are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle. The maximum number of people per site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge after 6 people). The maximum number of vehicles per site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle). Any extra people/vehicle fees will be charged at the campground ( $10/night per person/vehicle). |
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All double campsite reservation fees are good for 12 people and two vehicles. The maximum number of people per double site is 16 ($10.00 additional charge after 12 people). The maximum number of vehicles per site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for over 2 vehicles) Any extra people/vehicle fees will be charged at the campground ($10/night per person/vehicle). |
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First-come, first-served campsites may be available but not guaranteed. |
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The camp host at this location cannot modify your reservation. Before your check-in date, you may cancel or modify your reservation online. After your check-out date, you have a 7 day period to request a refund online. |
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The 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited. If you have booked back-to-back reservations, you will be asked to cancel all days after the first 14. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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Weather conditions can change rapidly; please check prior to arrival |
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The Rio Grande National Forest continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to reservations and our reservation policies through Recreation.gov. Reservation holders will be notified via email and/or cell phone text messages if there are any changes affecting their reservation. In the event of delayed openings of some, part or all of the campgrounds and cabins to ensure safe social distancing, you will receive a full refund for your reservation. Please remember to review current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and focus on recreating safely while protecting yourself, Forest Service employees and our volunteers. |
