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Seedhouse Campground
10/16/2024: Campground closed for the season and will re-open in 2025.
Seedhouse Campground is located 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado and is the gateway to the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness along the Elk River Corridor. Vault toilets, trash services and potable water are available at the campground.
There are 24 campsites, 15 of which may be reserved at www.recreation.gov. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Each site is spacious and equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table. There are two hand pump water systems throughout the campground.
Separate from the Seedhouse Campground is also a reservable "Group site". For more information go to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National Grassland - Seedhouse Group Campground (usda.gov)
Seedhouse Campground has plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, river rafting and more. There is a good combination of pull-through, and back-in sites. Trout fishing is accessible on the river as well as several mountain streams. Camping limit is 14 days.
Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail nearby.
This campground recently underwent a timber sale to remove hazard trees due to the mountain pine beetle outbreak, but still is surrounded by large spruce, fir and upcoming pine trees. Trout fishing is accessible on the river as well as several mountain streams.
At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Seedhouse lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the Middle Fork of the Elk River, which visitors can hear from the campground.
Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
This site was approved for a fee change - Click here for more information
At a Glance
| Reservations: | There are 24 campsites, 15 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. To make reservations go to www.recreation.gov, or call 877-444-6777 (If no sites show, that means none are available and only first-come sites remain.) |
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| Fees: | $26 per site. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted. Payment instructions are found on the kiosk. |
| Permit Info: | No permit required |
| Open Season: | Early to Mid-June - Mid October |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | Steamboat Springs, CO |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Hahn's Peak Bears Ears District |
| Information Center: | Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District 925 Weiss Drive Steamboat Springs, CO 970-870-2299 |
General Information
Directions:Directions from Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Go west on US Hwy 40 to County Road 129. Travel 20 miles north of Steamboat Springs on County Road 129 to Seedhouse road, just beyond Clark. Go northeast on County Road 60 (Seedhouse, Forest Road 400) about 9 1/2 miles to the campground on the right.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 24 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=75442\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |