A large group site designed for gatherings of up to 30 people, this Forest Service campground sits along Seedhouse Road in Routt National Forest. The site features staggered camping spots with half offering fire rings and cement picnic tables, plus a large pavilion for group activities. Potable water and restrooms are positioned near the parking area.
The Continental Divide Trail crosses directly across the road, providing immediate access to hiking opportunities. While the site works for a few small RVs or pop-ups, the road access and facilities cater primarily to tent camping groups. Campers exploring the region can find additional options at camping near Clark or nearby Seedhouse Campground.
Description
Overview
Seedhouse Group Site provides a private setting for group gatherings of up to 100 guests. Located near the Elk River, just miles from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Seedhouse is a retreat for fishing, hiking, biking, off highway vehicles, and horseback riding in the mountains of the Park Range. At an elevation of 8,000 feet, the area is set near the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, which provides for excellent backcountry hiking and camping. The facility provides eight primitive tent sites with campfire rings and picnic tables, as well as a large picnic shelter that can accommodate 20 guests. Water is available via a hand pump well system. Bear-proof food storage lockers and trash receptacles are provided for visitor safety. Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail within a short drive from the campground.
Recreation
The group campsite is a great central location for wilderness hiking and mountain biking, trout fishing in the nearby Elk River and picnicking amidst beautiful mountain scenery. Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail within a short drive from the campground.
Facilities
The facility provides eight primitive tent sites with campfire rings and picnic tables, as well as a large picnic shelter that can accommodate 20 guests. Water is available via a hand pump well system. Bear-proof food storage lockers and trash receptacles are provided for visitor safety.
Natural Features
Seedhouse lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the Elk River. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly three million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors might also enjoy stopping by Steamboat Lake State Park, only a short drive from the campground. Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSeedhouse Group Site - Medicine-bow Routt Nf (CO) is located in Colorado
Directions
Take US Highway 40 to County Road 129 north on the west side of Steamboat Springs. Continue for 16 miles, through the town of Clark and across the Elk River, and turn right on County Road 64/Seedhouse Road. Proceed approximately 7.5 miles and look for Seedhouse Campground on the right. Continue past the campground and turn right to access the Seedhouse Group Sites.
Address
925 WEISS DRIVE
Steamboat springs, CO 80487
Coordinates
40.7736111 N
106.7341667 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
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 54 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 4 hrs from Boulder, CO
- 4 hrs 11 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 4 hrs 32 min from Greeley, CO
