Established Camping
Elliott Creek Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2023 through May 19, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2023 through May 19, 2024.
About
USDA Forest Service
White River National Forest
Located on the northwest shore of Green Mountain Reservoir, this campground has vault toilets and a stay limit of 14 days. Many activities occur on the lake including fishing, motor boating, sailing, canoeing, and water skiing. The boat ramp is across the reservoir at the town of Heeney.
Facilities Elliott Creek Campground has 20 standard sites suitable for tents and smaller trailers. Vault toilets are provided. All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season.
Natural Features In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan.
Recreation Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation. Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek Campground is a popular spot for boating, kayaking, fishing, water skiing and windsurfing. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee salmon when casting their lines out into the water. Spring Creek is a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the Gore Mountain Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders through lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of surrounding mountains open up along these roads.
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Amazing views
We went up a ways off-road (high clearance and/or 4WD HIGHLY recommended), passed several campsites until we hit a gorgeous view of the reservoir and surrounding mountains.
We took a short hike around the area and it was beautiful – I would imagine it is even better in the fall with all the aspens. Lots of ATVs driving around though FYI.
We were at ~10,500ft, it was chilly the entire weekend, and even woke up to snow the weekend of 5/29. Fun and beautiful nonetheless!
Gorgeous lake front sites with Gore Range view
This is one of the "warmer" lakes in the county so it is a favorite spot for many. You can kayak, take your boat out, hike, and swim! There are many campgrounds in this area and a whole lot to do that is nearby for the outdoor adventurers. As for the campgrounds around the lake - make sure you get there early for a spot because on hot days and weekends, this is the place to be. Some of the sites are very close to the lake with their own private shore and some sites are particularly close to the highway, so expect some noise. The Colorado River is a few miles down the road for your wild rafting or kayaking trips - don't forget to stop by the natural hot springs ;) You can also hike to it (google it - Radium.) There is also a really easy and beautiful one mile loop hike that is located off a road in Heeney. Catarac lake - I recommend it because it has a beautiful lake and view of the mountains (another typical Colorado scene.) And definitely dont forget your fishing poles and sunscreen!!!
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Location
Elliott Creek Campground is located in Colorado
Coordinates
39.87478070996806 N
106.3253198000062 W