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Campground · USDA Forest Service · Rio Grande National Forest Fees: Single site - $29 to $33/night Special site - $34 to $38/night Day use - $12/day (picnicking) Fee envelopes and a collection box are located near the entrance. Season: Memorial Weekend to Labor Day weekend Reservations: Reservations may be made online at recreation.gov Overview Elk Creek Campground is located in Conejos County, approximately 23 miles west of Antonito, Colorado. Located in the lower portion of the Conejos Canyon a short distance from Highway 17, it is an easily reached destination for visitors to the area. Elk Creek runs alongside the campground. The elevation of the campground is 8,500 ft. Recreation Consider a day trip to 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, about 23 miles from the campground. Fishing, hunting, hiking, scenic driving and wildlife watching are some of the popular activities in the area. Elk Creek and Duck Lake trailheads are a short distance away, both of which are access points to the South San Juan Wilderness Area. Facilities This campground contains a variety of campsites including single and… Getting there: 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. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273348 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.
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