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Elkhead Reservoir
Elkhead Reservoir

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Elkhead Reservoir State Park, located in the beautiful Yampa Valley of northwest Colorado, is an oasis in the high desert.

This 900-acre reservoir provides endless recreational opportunities, including (but not limited to) boating, swimming, jet skiing, skiing, picnicking, wildlife watching, ​hiking, camping, meeting friends and neighbors, bird watching, biking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing and many photo opportunities.​​

No Water Hydrants or Dump Stations Available

  • ​The Elkhead Campgrounds, Bears Ears & Pronghorn do not have water hydrants or dump station.
  • If you stay at either of the campgrounds at Elkhead you can use the dumpstation at Yampa River State Park.

Win Prizes in the 2024 Fishing Tournament!

The Elkhead Fishing Tournament is June 22-June 30. See the Tournament​ page for more information and rules.