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.

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.

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.

Natural feaures

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.

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.

Driving directions to Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande NF)

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.

Location and contact info

Forest Service Road 128, CO 81120

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Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande NF) details

Campfire allowed
Checkin time: 2:00 PM
Checkout time: 12:00 PM
Hike in distance to site: 0
Location rating: Prime
Max num of people: 8
Max num of vehicles: 2
Max vehicle length: 40
Pets allowed
Site rating: Standard

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Amenities at Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande NF)

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Shade

supplies
Fire pit
Picnic table
Grills/Fire ring

Activities at Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande NF)

Hiking

Camping

Fishing

Wildlife viewing

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