Elkhead Reservoir State Park
Open for camping May 1 through November 30. No current closures or alerts. Check-in is 1 p.m., check-out is noon. Maximum stay is 14 days within a 28-day period.
About
Elkhead Reservoir State Park occupies 2,100 acres in Moffat County, centered on a 900-acre reservoir that serves as an oasis in the high desert of the Yampa Valley. The park lies about 11 miles northeast of Craig and offers warm-water fishing for bass, bluegill, and crappie, plus boating, swimming, and jet skiing when the boat ramp opens in mid-May. Two campgrounds provide 46 sites, including six that are ADA accessible. Each site features a hardened gravel pad, picnic table, shade shelter, and fire pit. Some sites offer electric hookups. The park has vault restrooms but no potable water or dump station on site; the nearest dump station is 12 miles west at Yampa River State Park. Reservations are made through cpwshop.com up to six months in advance. Beyond camping, 10.5 miles of trails wind through sagebrush and juniper terrain with views of the reservoir and surrounding mesas. Leashed pets are welcome on trails and in campgrounds. The park gates are open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Directions
From Craig, travel east on Highway 40 for approximately 7 miles to Moffat County Road 29. Turn left and continue north 4 miles, then turn right on MCR 28 to enter the park.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $28 - $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 66ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| elkhead.reservoir@state.co.us | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 276-2061 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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