CampgroundsGlampingRV rentalsActivities
My trips
CampgroundsGlampingRV rentalsActivitiesMy tripsAbout

Your next chapter starts here

See you
out there

Find your next escape
Find your outside
  • Campgrounds
  • Glamping & cabins
  • RV rentals
  • Outdoor activities
  • RV rentals by state
Make it a trip
  • Explore destinations
  • Field Guides
  • My saved places
  • How it works
  • Photo credits
Say hello
  • Contact us
  • Partner with us
  • Common questions
AboutPrivacy policyTerms & conditions
© 2026 Basecamping

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Activities powered by Viator. Prices and availability come from each provider and are confirmed when you book with them.

  1. Home
  2. Colorado
  3. Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)

Camping at Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf) near Antonito

Public campground · Antonito · 143 campsites

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking. Most campsites have no hookups.

About this campground

Recreation in the immediate area focuses on creekside activities and backcountry access: Elk Creek offers brown and rainbow trout fishing, and the nearby Elk Creek and Duck Lake trailheads provide entry into the South San Juan Wilderness with easy-to-intermediate routes to Dipping Lakes and Duck Lake. For a different kind of day trip, the historic Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad leaves from Antonito (about 23 miles away) for a 64-mile steam train journey through old mining country.

5.0 on Recreation.gov · 105 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
View all 4 photos

At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Mostly no hookups

    Limited electric sites.

  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

77 available sites

77 open of 143 sites
Site A01
RV or tentNo hookupsLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$48 for 2 nights
$24/night · before taxes & fees
Site A02
RV or tentNo hookupsLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$48 for 2 nights
$24/night · before taxes & fees
Site D02
RV or tentElectricLoop D
Available all 2 nights
$68 for 2 nights
$34/night · before taxes & fees
Site A03
RV or tentNo hookupsLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$48 for 2 nights
$24/night · before taxes & fees
Site D03
RV or tentElectricLoop D
Available all 2 nights
$68 for 2 nights
$34/night · before taxes & fees
Site A04
RV or tentNo hookupsLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$48 for 2 nights
$24/night · before taxes & fees
Site D04
RV or tentElectricLoop D
Available all 2 nights
$68 for 2 nights
$34/night · before taxes & fees
Site A05
RV or tentNo hookupsLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$48 for 2 nights
$24/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov

Availability on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 143 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
A01
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A02
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A03
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A04
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A05
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A06
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A07
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A09
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A10
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A11
standard nonelectric
From $48 for 2 nights
$24/night · Before taxes & fees
77 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

77 openSites from $24/night
Book on Recreation.gov

Amenities & location

Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 37 electric, 106 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

23750 STATE HIGHWAY 17
Open in Google Maps ↗

Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf): questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)?
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (37 of 38 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf) have RV hookups?
37 electric, 106 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (37 of 38 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 37 electric, 106 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 15 pull-through, 23 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 38 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (42 reports), T-Mobile 0 (14 reports)
Shade
Listing 30 of 30 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $29/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 23750 STATE HIGHWAY 17 (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.

Clean bathrooms and showers · 2 reviews

“The toilets clean and as fresh smelling as they ever can be!”

Adrienne W · Sep 2025

Friendly hosts and staff · 2 reviews

“The camp hosts were amazing and the campgrounds were great”

Katherine L · Sep 2025

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (105 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

““The Sisters” camp host were AMAZING! They kept things clean and we had a great time talking with them. The site were wonderful.restroom were always clean and didn’t smell. Great place!”

Kendall S 5 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Enjoyed our trip so much. The camp hosts were amazing and the campgrounds were great ”

Katherine L 5 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov

“I love this campground! The hosts were friendly and accessible. The toilets clean and as fresh smelling as they ever can be! We were there for 1 night only as we were going backpacking. ”

Adrienne W 5 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov
Nearby

Campgrounds to compare

Prefer a roof?

Prefer a roof over your head

All glamping →
  • Conejos River Campground9 mi · Antonito
  • Twin Rivers Cabins & RV Park15.4 mi · Antonito
  • Down Home Lodge & Family RV Resort21.3 mi · Chama

Explore nearby

  • Campgrounds near Antonito
  • RV rentals near Antonito
  • Glamping & cabins near Antonito
  • RV rentals in Colorado
  • Glamping in Colorado

Guides for this trip

  • How much does it cost to rent an RV?
  • Camping with dogs
✓
✓
$24
A12
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A13
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A14
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A15
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A16
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A17
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A18
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A19
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A20
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A21
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A22
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A23
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$24
A24
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$24
A25
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$24
A26
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$24
A27
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$24
A28
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$24
A29
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$24
A30
tent only nonelectric
✓✓$24
A31
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A32
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A33
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A34
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A35
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A36
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A37
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A38
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A39
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A40
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24
A41
standard nonelectric
✓✓$24

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Conejos River Campground

9 mi from Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf) (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights15 sites open for every night

Twin Rivers Cabins & RV Park

15.4 mi from Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf) (straight-line)
Sites from $39/night
$78 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights11 sites open for every night

Rio Chama RV Park

18.9 mi from Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf) (straight-line)
Sites from $34/night
$68 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Paint and Sip Classes in Pagosa Springs Pagosa Springs area · 2 hr · from $42/person
    • Ultimate Chocolate Experience Pagosa Springs area · 1.3 hr · from $175/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • DIY Watercolor Workshop and Tea Tasting in Pagosa Springs Pagosa Springs area · 2 hr · from $49/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 38 sites take tents. See open sites ↑
  • Electric sites: 1 sites have power.

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 60 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Go camping with our Good Karma Camper located in the San Luis valley
Go camping with our Good Karma Camper located in the San Luis valley

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 2 · 65 mi from campground

$119/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
2022 Grand Design Imagine 2400BH "Solar Express" w/ Back Up Camera
2022 Grand Design Imagine 2400BH "Solar Express" w/ Back Up Camera

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 125 mi from campground

$169/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
2023 Opus OP4 - The Ultimate Off-Road Camper, Tough & Luxurious
2023 Opus OP4 - The Ultimate Off-Road Camper, Tough & Luxurious

Pop-up camper · 18 ft · sleeps 6 · 177 mi from campground

$135/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Paint and Sip Classes in Pagosa Springs
Paint and Sip Classes in Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs area · 2 hr · from $42/person

Ultimate Chocolate Experience
Ultimate Chocolate Experience

Pagosa Springs area · 1.3 hr · from $175/person

DIY Watercolor Workshop and Tea Tasting in Pagosa Springs
DIY Watercolor Workshop and Tea Tasting in Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs area · 2 hr · from $49/person

See 3 more bookable tours
Bamboo Fly Rod Building Workshop Tour
Bamboo Fly Rod Building Workshop Tour

Pagosa Springs area · 30 min · from $5/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 22–Aug 7: RV & Tent $29–$58 per night

stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

Plan your stay

How far ahead to book Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)

For July weekends, book about 163 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 61 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.

See booking patterns
Arrival monthFri/Sat arrivals: half booked at leastA quarter at leastOther days: half booked at leastA quarter at least
May98 days ahead153 days ahead104 days ahead168 days ahead
June47 days ahead128 days ahead71 days ahead149 days ahead
July61 days ahead163 days ahead75 days ahead165 days ahead
August29 days ahead83 days ahead47 days ahead157 days ahead
September25 days ahead54 days ahead49 days ahead126 days ahead

Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.

Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (2,848 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Compare site types

38 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

37 sites · $29, $58/night

Loops: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) (36)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Standard sites with electric

Tent or RV, with power

1 site · $34/night

Loops: ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF) (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Pagosa Springs to Colorado Springs (COS) - Departure Transfer
Pagosa Springs to Colorado Springs (COS) - Departure Transfer

Pagosa Springs area · 4.5 hr · from $417/person

Pagosa Springs to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) - Departure Transfer
Pagosa Springs to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) - Departure Transfer

Pagosa Springs area · 3.8 hr · from $417/person