Elbert Creek Campground
Located off the Halfmoon Road (FSR 110), Elbert Creek is a first-come, first-served campground, with 17 sites, adjacent to the Mount Elbert and Mount Massive Trailheads at 10,000 feet. This is a very popular campground for hikers. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets.
High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Closed for the season. |
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Operational Hours: | Check in: 2 pm Check out: 12 pm (noon) Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am |
Reservations: | No sites are reservable. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. |
Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
Fees: |
First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the FIRST NIGHT.
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Busiest Season: | May-September |
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Closest Towns: | Leadville, CO |
Water: | available |
Restroom: | Vault toilets |
Passes: | America the Beautiful Senior or Access Pass cardholders may receive a 50% discount off the camping fee only. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party. |
Operated By: | concessionaire |
Information Center: | Leadville Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Leadville, travel south approximately 3 miles on US Hwy 24. Turn RIGHT on Colorado 300 at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery sign. Continue about 3/4 of a mile and turn LEFT at the Halfmoon Campground sign. Follow this road and turn RIGHT at the Halfmoon sign at the end of the pavement. This dirt road will lead to the Halfmoon East/West and Elbert Creek areas. (Note: This road is not maintained in the winter.)