Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)
Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf) is a national forest campground in Colorado. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 37.12513, -106.36841
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)
Overview 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. Recreation Consider a day trip to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam) which offers a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. One access to the train is in Antonito, CO, about 23 miles from the campground. Fishing, hunting, hiking, scenic driving and wildlife watching are some of the popular activities in the area. Elk Creek and Duck Lake trailheads are a short distance away, both of which are access points to the South San Juan Wilderness Area. Facilities This campground contains a variety of campsites including single and double sites which can accommodate RVs or tents. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Most sites are equipped with accessible tables, grills and fire rings. Natural Features The campground is lightly wooded with spruce and some ponderosa pine trees. The understory is grass with some campsites located next to Elk Creek. The campground is conveniently located within close proximity to the South San Juan Wilderness Area. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996. Nearby Attractions Nearby Elk Creek has fishing, including brown and rainbow trout. Two hik
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Speedway · 39 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 35 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 133 designated routes (231 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek Overflow | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Elk Creek Overflow Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Elk Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Old Elk Creek | National forest camping area | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Spectacle Lake Campground | Private campground | 4.8 mi | — | — |
| Conejos Campground | Private campground | 5.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.