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Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)

US Forest Service · Colorado

Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf) in Colorado. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 939 public campsites we map in Colorado.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$29–$34/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
63
Coordinates
37.12512, -106.36841

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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