Elkhead Reservoir State Park
State Park in Craig, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
135 County Road 28
Craig, CO 81625
United States
Elkhead Reservoir State Park
State Park in Craig, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
135 County Road 28
Craig, CO 81625
United States
High fiving at a campfire
Camping and Lodging
Stay at Elkhead Reservoir
Elkhead Reservoir State Park
Relax after your day on the lake or trails at one of Elkhead Reservoir’s campgrounds.
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Campgrounds
What’s available at Elkhead Reservoir
Elkhead Reservoir offers both electric and non-electric campsites across two campgrounds. Amenities include fire pits, parking pads, picnic tables, shade shelters and restrooms. Many of these campsites are near the shoreline and may be accessible by boat. There are six ADA-accessible campsites available. No water or dump station is available at this park, but dump stations at Yampa River State Park, 12 miles west, may be used starting May 1. Winter camping is not available at Elkhead Reservoir.
Campsites
Pack Your Tent
Whether you’re looking for a modern camping experience or something more rustic, Elkhead Reservoir has something for you.
Lakeshore camping means you can easily get back to your water adventures.
Five children hanging out next to a campfire
A hotdog being roasted on an open flame
Reserve a Campsite
46 Campsites
A reservation is required to camp at Elkhead Reservoir State Park, and it’s easy to make one. Reservations can be made online at cpwshop.com or by phone at 1-800-244-5613. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance of your arrival date. Visitors are required to display a vehicle pass and have a valid reservation.
Know Before You Go
Elkhead Reservoir’s campsites offer amenities to make your stay more comfortable. Amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Dumpster
Elkhead Reservoir is open for camping from May 1 to November 30 each year. When you camp at Elkhead Reservoir State Park, check-in time is 1 p.m. on the day of arrival and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon) on the day of departure. A reservation is necessary, and camping is allowed only in designated areas. The maximum stay is 14 days within a 28-day period. A maximum of six people, two motorized vehicles and only one camping unit is allowed per site. A camping unit is defined as one motor home, one trailer or one tent. We ask that you keep all vehicles on the campsite parking pads. Parking on vegetation may result in a fine.
Elkhead Reservoir is pet friendly. All pets must be under control and on a maximum six-foot leash at all times, and not attached to any park signs, trees, shrubs or hydrants. Pets may not be left unattended, and pet owners must promptly clean up after their pets. Leashed pets are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas and on designated trails.
Elkhead Reservoir State Park is not open for winter camping.
Fees
Pass |
Description |
Duration |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Campsite |
Single campsite (max 6 occupants) |
1 Night |
$28 |
|
Park Pass |
Multiple park passes available at this park |
1 Day - 1 year |
$4 - $80 |