Elk Creek Campground
Just outside of the town of Horca, the Elk Creek Campground is lightly wooded with spruce and some ponderosa pines. The understory is grass with some sites located next to Elk Creek.
The campground has 31 campsites (6 are pull-through) with tables and fireplaces, 3 vault type toilets, drinking water (3 hand pumps) and refuse receptacles for your convenience.
The campground is comprised of three loops, including overflow camping. Camping sites 31 through 38 are located in the overflow loop (no picnic tables ). All other sites are side-by-side pull-through with no tables and seven grills.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereReservations can be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
General Information
There is public access to the Conejos River and Elk Creek. The campground is convenient to the South San Juan Wilderness.
Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Visit the USGS store for passes.
Fires must be made in metal fire rings. Make sure your fire is "Dead Out" and cold to the touch before leaving the site. Trash receptacles are available on site. This can be bear country. Make sure any bear resistant container lids are secure and remain "Bear Aware" and store food properly while camping.
Day Use:
$12 per day
$10 per day (during shoulder season)
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29 per night
Double Site: $58 per night
Single Site: $10 per night (during shoulder season)
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored for Day Use.
Dogs must be on leash not longer than six feet in length.
Contact Name: Conejos Peak Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-274-8971
Address: 15571 County Road T5 La Jara, CO 81140
Phone: (719) 274-8971
Hours: Monday through Friday / 9:00 to 3:30 (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.1247916
Longitude: -106.3692191
Elevation
8,500
Directions
From Antonito, CO, take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight on Hwy 17 and go 22.6 miles to campground sign. Turn right onto dirt road and go 0.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left , go 0.4 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right and turn into campground
Travel Considerations
Campground is near Highway 17 and is generally accessible during open times.
Parking
Maximum RV length is 45'.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Three handpumps are available in the campground. Water from streams and lakes should be purified before consumption.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Other Amenities
Elk Creek Trail 731, Duck Lake 732 and Poso Trail 732 can be accessed from here. 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.
