Elk Creek Overflow Campground
West Conejos, Colorado · 8,681 ft
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2 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,681 ft (2,646 m)8,681 ft2,646 m
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About
The campground is composed of three loops, including one loop for overflow camping. It is lightly wooded with spruce and some Ponderosa pines. The understory is grass with some sites located next to Elk Creek. The campground is convenient to the South San Juan Wilderness. Camping sites 29 through 42 are located in the overflow loop. All other sites are side-by-side pull throughs with no tables and only seven grilles. There is no restriction on camping in the overflow loop. Firewood is available for a fee. The campground is excellent for destination or transient campers. Consider a day trip on 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, online Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railroad or call (719) 376-5483 for more information and reservations. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
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From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Elk Creek Overflow Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 77% chance of rain45°23°
- ThuSunny, 2% chance of rain52°25°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain52°27°
- SatMostly Sunny, 11% chance of rain55°30°
- SunMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 18% chance of rain56°30°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
4 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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