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Elk Creek Campground (rio Grande Nf)

Elk Creek
Restroom & Dumpster at Elk Creek Campground
Deer at Elk Creek Campground
Deer at Elk Creek Campground

About Elk Creek Campground (rio Grande Nf)

Elk Creek Campground is located in Conejos County, approximately 23 miles west of Antonito, Colorado. Located in the lower portion of the Conejos Canyon a short distance from Highway 17, it is an easily reached destination for visitors to the area. Elk Creek runs alongside the campground. The elevation of the campground is 8,500 ft.

Number of accommodations: 23

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

23 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
30 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)
No Hookups
$58.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.8
108 reviews
5
82.4%
89
4
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0.9%
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Douglas R

Verified

September 4, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)

4

very nice campground. Well spaced private sites, clean restrooms, paved road (no dust). One minor negative - no hiking trail right from the campground. Nearest trailhead was 1.3 miles away, a short drive. Also, pleasant but not spectacular scenery from the trail (it is not Rocky Mt. NP!).

Angela G

Verified

September 1, 2022 Stayed at: 28, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)

5

Very clean campground.

Justin L

Verified

August 22, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)

5

One of our favorite campgrounds in the Conejos area. The camp hosts were wonderful and they kept the campground tidy! The vault toilets were the cleanest of anywhere we've visited. Sites at Elk Creek are spacious and there's no bad site.

Maripat S

Verified

August 18, 2022 Stayed at: 21, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)

5

Very nice campground. Clean and quiet.

Rollin W

Verified

July 28, 2022 Stayed at: 07, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)

5

Beautiful Campground, quiet, nice sites and very nice hosts

Paige S

Verified

July 12, 2022 Stayed at: 16, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)

4

Great spot, very close to some good hikes. LOTS OF MOSQUITOES IN EARLY JUNE! Clean bathrooms.

Tai A

Verified

July 3, 2022 Stayed at: 20, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)

5

Wonderful place and good hosts!

Melanie W

Verified

June 25, 2022 Stayed at: 26, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)

2

This campground is in a beautiful setting with great hiking nearby (Duck Lake and Red Lake Trails are fantastic!) and a wonderful night sky. The sites are spacious but close together. The campground host made me feel unwelcome and was suspicious of why I was in the site I'd reserved weeks ahead of time (unfortunately right across from him). Despite the loveliness of the surroundings, I would not stay here again due to the lack of privacy.

Ronald T

Verified

June 22, 2022 Stayed at: 24, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)

5

Love this campground! Really beautiful area with fantastic hikes close by. Great camp hosts, too.

Ronald S

Verified

June 21, 2022 Stayed at: 08, Loop: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)

5

Very nice campground that's well managed. Bathrooms are very well maintained.

Location Elk Creek Campground (rio Grande Nf)

Address:
23750 State Highway 17
Antonito, CO, 81120
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.1251 / -106.368

Elevation: 2648 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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.

General

Please fill your trailer prior to arriving. Trailers are not allowed to fill at any hydrants as it might contaminate the entire water system.

General

No off-road vehicles permitted.

General

Livestock and horses are not permitted.

General

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).

General

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).

General

First-come, first-served campsites may be available but not guaranteed.

General

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.

General

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.

General

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.

General

Weather conditions can change rapidly; please check prior to arrival

General

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.

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