Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park

Colorado Parks & Wildlife manages Pronghorn Campground within Elkhead Reservoir State Park, providing full-hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections for RVs. The campground features covered picnic tables at each site and maintains pit toilets throughout the area. Sites lack tree coverage but offer direct views overlooking Elkhead Reservoir.

Access roads to the campground can be rough, though the sites accommodate big rigs once campers navigate the entrance route. The facility allows pets and campfires, with reservations available for planning ahead. Campers seeking a more forested setting might consider Bears Ears Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park, located nearby within the same state park.

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Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.

Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers. **No-show policy:** If you are unable to occupy your site on the first day of your reservation, please call the park office in order to notify park staff. Otherwise, your reservation will be considered a "no-show" and your site may be resold. "No-show" reservations are ineligible for a refund for those nights or days passed and the fees for any nights or days passed will be retained.

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Map & DirectionsPronghorn Campground is located in Colorado near Hayden

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Directions

**From Craig** Travel East on Highway 40 approximately 7 miles until you reach MCR 29. Turn left on MCR 29 and continue North 4 miles. Turn right on MCR 28 to enter park. Continue on MCR 28 across the dam to reach Bear's Ears Campground. **From Hayden** Travel West on Highway 40 until you reach mile marker 97. Turn right on MCR 29 (North), continue North for approximately 4 miles until you reach MCR 28. Turn right to enter park. Continue on MCR 28 across the damn to reach Bear's Ears Campground.

Address

135 Counrty Road 28
Hayden, CO 81639

Coordinates

40.56577315730635 N
107.38413405767537 W

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Access

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Campground seems clean with pit toilets. Sites have roof coverings over picnic tables. No trees. Overlooks reservoir lake. Nice but we’re here just one night.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is good coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Pronghorn Campground — Elkhead Reservoir State Park, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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