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Elkhorn Creek Dispersed Camping
Elkhorn Creek Dispersed Camping is located in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. The terrain consists of forested areas and open grasslands. Nearby attractions include hiking trails and natural landmarks, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer.
Description
Free camping (dispersed) is allowed on most national forest lands except in highly developed areas - such as trailheads, campgrounds and picnic sites - and in some of our most visited places. Be sure to check for regulations in advance and look for signs in the area to indicate if camping is allowed.
Some areas allow camping in designated sites only.
Know Before You Go
Check the weather and road closures before heading up. Follow Leave No Trace principles. There are no facilities or trash receptacles. Pack out what you pack in. Make sure camping is allowed. Many lands within the national forest boundary are private or otherwise owned. Check that you’re on National Forest lands: maps. Don't stay too long. Camping is limited to 14 days.within any continuous 30-day period. at any location within the same 20-mile radius. see Order Plan on building a campfire? Campfire restrictions can occur any time of year. Check for fire restrictions and if you build a campfire, know how to extinguish it.
Location
Elkhorn Creek Dispersed Camping is located in Colorado
Coordinates
40.74127674900968 N
105.53015507588415 W
Drive Time
- 56 min from Fort Collins
- 1 hr 12 min from Cheyenne
- 1 hr 19 min from Greeley
- 1 hr 42 min from Boulder
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- 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 Elkhorn Creek Dispersed Camping needs a permit.
