Elk Wallow

Elk Wallow Campground is the most remote campground in the Upper Frying Pan River Valley. Most visitors come here for the remoteness. A split rail fence separates this quite campground from the North Fork Frying Pan River. There is a lot of private property in the surrounding area. If you want to do anything besides relaxing and watch wildlife, it will likely require a short drive. 

Elk Wallow Campground Info

* Elevation: 8790 ft

* Fee per Night:$15

* Total Campsites: 7 Sites

* Pull Thru Sites: #3 is the only pull-thru

* Reservations are not accepted. First-come, first-served

* 22 ft maximum vehicle length.

* 14 Day Stay Limit

* There is no water or trash service at Elk Wallow. You can go to Chapman Campground if you need water or to drop off trash

* An RV dump station is available at Ruedi Reservoir between the Little Maud and Mollie B Campgrounds

* Open mid-May thru mid-September

* No Cell Service with Verizon or AT&T. Go to Basalt for service.

* Several places in the area where you can go fishing are

• North Fork Mormon Creek

• Chapman Reservoir

• Frying Pan River

* The southwestern boundary of the Holy Cross Wilderness Area can be accessed by taking the dirt road beyond the campground.

* Ruedi Reservoir is about 15 miles to the west and offers a wide variety of activities.