Elk Creek Overflow Campground
Closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend 2026 (May 25) through Labor Day weekend. Road access may be limited by snow until mid-May. Sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 6:46PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Colorado, including the following areas, the Eastern San Juan Mountains, and the Upper Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone location. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is expected to fall Sunday and Monday across the area, leading to elevated concerns for flooding in areas that have recently received excessive moisture, or have recently experienced flooding. - The greatest risk of flooding will be along the Conejos River and the Rio Grande, including Del Norte and Mogote. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Road Canyon Reservoir Day Use Area
This special order restricts parking, camping and campfire uses in the area around Road Canyon Reservoir #1.
Conejos Canyon Roads and Camping Restrictions
This special order restricts the vehicle use and parking and limits camping to designated areas on FSR# 250 along the Conejos River.
About
Elk Creek Overflow Campground is a first-come, first-served camping area within the Rio Grande National Forest, situated in Conejos Canyon approximately 23 miles west of Antonito, Colorado. The overflow loop contains 8 non-reservable sites (31-38) set among spruce and ponderosa pine trees, with some sites positioned along Elk Creek. At roughly 8,500 feet elevation, the campground offers a peaceful setting with grassy understory and mountain views. Amenities are basic but functional: vault toilets, potable water via hand pump, metal fire rings, and bear-proof dumpsters for trash disposal. Not all sites have picnic tables. The maximum RV length is 45 feet. Firewood is available for purchase. As this is bear country, proper food storage is required. The campground provides convenient access to the South San Juan Wilderness via nearby Elk Creek and Duck Lake trailheads. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, hunting, and wildlife watching. The historic Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, accessible from Antonito, offers a 64-mile steam train journey through abandoned mining towns.
Directions
From Antonito, CO, take US Route 285 south 0.3 miles to State Route 17. Continue straight on Route 17 for 22.6 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at the sign onto the dirt road and go 0.1 miles to a T intersection. Turn left and go 0.4 miles to a Y intersection. Bear right and proceed into the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 274-8971 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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