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Elk Wallow Campground

This campground is most suited for guests looking for a quiet, relatively primitive setting.

  • No hook ups available. Camping units for autos, pickup campers, tents, and small trailers.
  • One vault type toilet.
  • Camping units have tables, fire rings, and parking spurs.
  • Campground roads are not paved.
  • Fishing in North Fork Mormon Creek

Dates and pricing listed under Developed Campgrounds.

General Information

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.344441

Longitude: -106.614607

Directions

From Basalt, travel East on Frying Pan River Road for 24 miles, past Ruedi Reservoir. Take a left on Forest Service Road 501 and travel for 4 miles until you reach Elk Wallow Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking Picnicking

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Last updated June 11th, 2025