US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Conejos County, Colorado. Run by United States Forest Service.
| Operator | United States Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 38 |
| Site types | 37 standard, no electric, 1 standard, electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 1 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 60 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/r02/riogrande/recreation/elk-creek-campgroun |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Elk Creek Campground is in Conejos County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.