Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)
West Conejos, Colorado · 8,688 ft · In Rio Grande National Forest
Photos: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,688 ft (2,648 m)8,688 ft2,648 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
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.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 61% chance of rain52°31°
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 58% chance of rain46°23°
- ThuSunny, 3% chance of rain52°26°
- FriMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain52°27°
- SatMostly Sunny, 7% chance of rain55°30°
Nearby camping
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Elk Creek Overflow Campground
Public Land · 370 ft · West Conejos
Old Elk Creek
Public Land · 0.7 mi · West Conejos
Spectacle Lake Campground
Public Land · 4.9 mi · West Conejos
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in West Conejos share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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