Elk Creek
Its 31 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $29 per night. Elk Creek is a National Forest campground near Antonito, Colorado.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 60 ft
- Max RV length
Elk Creek sits inside Rio Grande National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $29 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 31
- Accessible sites
- 4
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 30 amp
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
38 sites in 2 loops; 15 pull-through; 1 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 60 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
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| 01 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 01 |
| 02 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 02 |
| 03 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 03 |
| 04 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 04 |
| 05 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 05 |
| 06 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 06 |
| 07 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 07 |
| 08 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 08 |
| 09 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 09 |
| 10 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 10 |
| 11 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 11 |
| 12 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 12 |
| 13 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 13 |
| 14 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 14 |
| 15 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 15 |
| 16 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 16 |
| 17 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 17 |
| 18 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 18 |
| 19 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 19 |
| 20 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 20 |
| 21 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 21 |
| 22 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 22 |
| 23 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 23 |
| 24 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 24 |
| 26 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 26 |
| 27 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 27 |
| 28 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 28 |
| 29 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 29 |
| 30 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 30 |
| 31 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 31 |
| 32 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 32 |
| 33 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 33 |
| 34 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 34 |
| 35 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 35 |
| 36 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 36 |
| 37 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 55 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 37 |
| 38 | ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF), site 38 |
| 25 | HOST | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop HOST, site 25 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,691 ft
37.1248, -106.3692 in Conejos. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Elk Creek?
Sites at Elk Creek are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273348).
How much does it cost to camp at Elk Creek?
Camping at Elk Creek costs Single Site: $29 per night.
How many campsites does Elk Creek have?
Elk Creek has 31 campsites. 4 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Elk Creek?
Yes, 4 sites are designated accessible at Elk Creek.
Does Elk Creek have RV hookups?
Some sites at Elk Creek have hookups, up to 30 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 60 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Elk Creek?
Recreation.gov lists 15 pull-through sites at Elk Creek.
Are dogs allowed at Elk Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Elk Creek.
Who manages Elk Creek?
Elk Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Elk Creek
Elk Creek Overflow 
Aspen Glade
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $29 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $29 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $26 per night
Aspen Glade - Sites
- 32
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $29 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Antonito and campgrounds in Conejos.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01