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  • Cabins and Yurts

    CONSTRUCTION 2018  
    ​Yurts will be the only overnight stay available after April 23,2018.


    DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS
    We offer eight small camper cabins and one large cabin located near the lake available for year-round rental. There are three yurts located on East Brush Creek, 9 1/2 miles from the lake, that are available mid-May to mid-November. The large cabin sleeps 12; the yurts and camper cabins can sleep 6.​
    (Updated: 4/11/2018 12:42 PM)

  • Camper Services Building

    CLOSED FOR 2018  

    Located in Elk Run Campground, the camper services building provides flush toilets and coin-operated showers. The showers cost $1 for the first four minutes, and $.25 for each additional minute. Showers and flush toilets are available mid-May through October. A valid camping permit or cabin/yurt reservation is required.
    (Updated: 1/25/2018 11:10 AM)

  • Campgrounds

    CLOSED FOR 2018



    DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS

    There are 46 basic campsites​ at Elk Run and Fisherman's Paradise. There are vault toilets and water spigots available around the campground. A dump station is available mid-May through October.

    (Updated: 1/25/2018 11:11 AM)

  • Conference Rooms

    Located in the Visitor Center, this room can accommodate up to 30 people. Cost is $100. It is available as staffing permits.

    (Updated: 8/19/2014 11:21 AM)

  • Dump Station

    CLOSED FOR 2018​

    A dry dump station is accessible May through October, depending on the weather. A valid camping permit is required.

    (Updated: 1/25/2018 11:12 AM)

  • Group Campground

    CLOSED FOR 2018​

    A spacious group campsite is available for groups of up to 60 people mid-May through September. The site has a separate vault toilet. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling the Visitor Center office at (970) 328-2021. Reservations for next summer will be open in January.

    (Updated: 1/25/2018 11:12 AM)

  • Picnic Sites

    CLOSED FOR 2018

    The Day Use Area next to the lake has 12 picnic sites. Meadows Day Use has 6 picnic sites along the banks of West Brush Creek. There are also picnic tables along East Brush Creek.

    (Updated: 1/25/2018 11:25 AM)

  • Showers

    CLOSED FOR 2018​

    Pay showers are available in the Camper Services building. $1.00 for first four minutes, and $.25 for each additional minute. Showers are available mid-May through mid-October. There are change machines available.

    (Updated: 1/25/2018 11:27 AM)

  • Trails

    The 1.5 mile Sylvan Lake Trail provides fishing access and a relaxing walk (Closed summer 2018). 

    The 5.8 mile West Brush Creek Trail connects The Meadows Day Use Area to the campground and lake.

    Popular trails on the surrounding White River National Forest - Sneve Gulch, McKenzie Gulch, Nolan Lake, Lake Charles and Ironedge are all good options. Stop at the Visitor Center for information and current conditions.
    (Updated: 1/25/2018 11:22 AM)

  • Visitor Center

    Browse educational displays, pick up a book or a gift, purchase park passes and permits for camping, rent cabins and yurts, register OHVs, snowmobiles and boats. 

    The Visitor Center is 10 miles south of Eagle on Brush Creek Road. Open 8 to 4:30 Daily.

    (Updated: 5/4/2018 1:20 PM)