Things to Do
RV & Site Information
For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) accommodates recreational vehicles up to 60 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.
Guests at ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) can enjoy essential amenities including Proximity to Water: Riverfront. The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.
Popular activities at this location include Camping, Fishing, Hiking, and Wildlife viewing. The campground's proximity to ANTONITO offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Colorado region.
Located in ANTONITO, Colorado, ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands.
About this place
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. Nearby Attractions Nearby Elk Creek has fishing, including brown and rainbow trout. Two hiking trails are also nearby and lead into the south San Juan Wilderness. These trails access Dipping Lakes and Duck Lake and are an easy to intermediate hike. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
Getting There
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.