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Elk Wallow Campground

Closed

Operates seasonally, typically late May through late September depending on conditions. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted. No potable water available on site.

Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 8:08PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

8:08 PM — 8:45 PM

At 808 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rifle, or 26 miles west of Glenwood Springs, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Rifle and Silt. This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 83 and 102. Colorado 13 between mile markers 1 and 4.

Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 6:13PM MDT until September 19 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

6:13 PM — 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Pitkin County in west central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 915 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...A mudslide over Highway 133 north of Redstone is on going or expected to begin shortly. Avoid traveling and recreating through the advisory area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 610 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported a mudslide due to heavy rain 1 to 3 miles north of Redstone due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Redstone is the most likely place to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Redstone. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

White River National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

About

Elk Wallow Campground offers a secluded camping experience in the White River National Forest, situated approximately 28 miles east of Basalt along the Frying Pan River corridor. The campground is designed for campers seeking a quiet, primitive setting away from the more developed recreation areas near Ruedi Reservoir. The 7 campsites accommodate tents, pickup campers, and small trailers. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spur. The campground has one vault toilet but no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. The unpaved campground roads and lack of hookups make this site best suited for tent campers and smaller camping units rather than large RVs. Fishing in the North Fork Mormon Creek is a primary draw for visitors. The area provides opportunities for dispersed recreation in a less-trafficked portion of the forest. Nearby services including gas, groceries, and a dump station are available in Basalt.

Directions

From Basalt, travel east on Frying Pan River Road (County Road 105/Forest Road 105) for 24 miles past Ruedi Reservoir. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 501 and continue 4 miles to Elk Wallow Campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $20

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (970) 945-2521

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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