Creek sounds and fire rings define the experience at this dispersed campground in Rio Grande National Forest, where sites sit on a flat edge among trees close to the water. Two vault toilets were clean and stocked on a recent visit. Sites are spaced apart, each with a campfire ring. Hikers have direct trail access, including a bridge over the creek and nearby lakes reachable on foot. Elk Creek Campground sits less than a mile away for campers who want a more developed setup, and campgrounds near Rio Grande National Forest cover a range of other options across the region.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsElk Creek Trail is located in Colorado near Capulin
Coordinates
37.11889997 N
106.3771321 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Elk Creek Trail needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 13 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 29 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 49 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 3 min from Albuquerque, NM
