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  • Cabins and Yurts

    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: 12/18/2019 11:46 AM)

  • Camper Services Building

    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: 12/18/2019 11:45 AM)

  • Campgrounds

    There are 44 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: 6/20/2020 11:24 AM)

  • Conference Rooms

    Located in the Visitor Center, this room can accommodate up to 30 people. 


    Call for pricing & availability. 970-328-2021.

    (Updated: 11/1/2018 1:57 PM)

  • Dump Station

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

    (Updated: 12/18/2019 11:43 AM)

  • Group Campground

    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 six months in advance by visting cpwshop.com.

    (Updated: 12/19/2019 11:16 AM)

  • Picnic Sites

    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: 12/18/2019 11:18 AM)

  • Showers

    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: 12/18/2019 11:17 AM)

  • Trails

    The 1.5 mile Sylvan Lake Trail provides fishing access and a relaxing walk.

    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: 12/18/2019 11:18 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)