Elkhead Reservoir Campground
Colorado State Park
Write a Review County Road 28 Craig, CO 81625 970-276-2061 Reservations: 800-244-5613 Official WebsiteGPS: 40.5578, -107.3807
Overview of Elkhead Reservoir Campground
Park entrance fee required in addition to camping fee.
Last Price Paid: $35
Reported by Brian on 6/30/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by MtnGalCamper on 9/1/2021
Number of Sites 46
Pad Type dirt
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 6,397 ft / 1,949 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Elkhead Reservoir Campground 7 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 8/14/2023
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Last reported 6/27/2021
“Nice Fishing Lake”
Reviewed 6/30/2024
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
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We arrived at this location for one night as a pass through on a long vacation. It’s a great place for fishing. No water or dump option so I removed a star. The staff keeps this place up well. The beach areas were dragged so they are nice in the morning. A couple short hiking trails. The bugs were more than we expected from Colorado ... more
We arrived at this location for one night as a pass through on a long vacation. It’s a great place for fishing. No water or dump option so I removed a star.
The staff keeps this place up well. The beach areas were dragged so they are nice in the morning. A couple short hiking trails. The bugs were more than we expected from Colorado but it’s a lake so it’s going to happen. We had no version cell coverage and lost it shortly after leaving town (crag).
We had one “bad” neighbor who thought it was ok to toss a can till about 11pm. Just a disrespectful camper…it’s going to happen that’s all.
It’s gravel to this campground however don’t be to alarmed. The gravel part we drove in on was totally fine and probably smoother than some other paved roads we were on.
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Brian would stay here again
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“Bare Bones. Hassle. ”
Reviewed 8/14/2023
| Nightly rate: | $37 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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There are 2 campgrounds on the reservoir. Bear Ears is totally no services and Pronghorn has electricity. The hassle part is they are all reserved sites. We came into Bear Ears and there was only one other camper. We were on hold for 30 minutes to make a reservation. We paid $28 plus $9 for a vehicle pass for a bare site. Obviously $... more
There are 2 campgrounds on the reservoir. Bear Ears is totally no services and Pronghorn has electricity. The hassle part is they are all reserved sites. We came into Bear Ears and there was only one other camper. We were on hold for 30 minutes to make a reservation. We paid $28 plus $9 for a vehicle pass for a bare site. Obviously $37 for a no services site is too high. In addition the bank was so high we could not get to the water.
Colorado parks will be our last resort camping.
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Verizon 4G
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“Nice Campground, close to the water”
Reviewed 9/4/2022
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed in Bears Ear site 9, which we think is the best one in the park. It had a short walk to a small beach. Site 8 also had access to this beach. We stayed here Monday night, August 29th, and were the only ones in the Bears Ear campground, other than the host. Bears Ear has no hook-ups. However, Pronghorn has electric and our choi... more
We stayed in Bears Ear site 9, which we think is the best one in the park. It had a short walk to a small beach. Site 8 also had access to this beach. We stayed here Monday night, August 29th, and were the only ones in the Bears Ear campground, other than the host. Bears Ear has no hook-ups. However, Pronghorn has electric and our choices for sites would be 29, 30 & 34.
We just did an overnight while traveling. But, would come back to paddle, mountain bike and stargaze.
With our WeBoost, we varied between 2 & 3 bars for AT&T and Verizon.
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“Quiet state park with easy lake access”
Reviewed 9/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 25 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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Stayed at the Pronghorn Campground which is a nice, newer campground. Campground was nearly empty on Sunday and Monday evenings. Easy access to lake from our site. Campground has no shade as it's located in the high desert. PROS: 50 amps, large/spacious sites, no road noise, clean vault toilets, quiet campground, shade shelters at... more
Stayed at the Pronghorn Campground which is a nice, newer campground. Campground was nearly empty on Sunday and Monday evenings. Easy access to lake from our site. Campground has no shade as it's located in the high desert. PROS: 50 amps, large/spacious sites, no road noise, clean vault toilets, quiet campground, shade shelters at each site, several nice hiking trails throughout park. CONS: No potable water whatsoever, no cell service, no OTA channels. Recommendations: fill up water tank(s) at Yampa State Park, take a day trip to Dinosaur National Monument. You can get a cell signal at the top of hill behind campground, near the Pay Station. Reserve a site on the outer loop for more space and better lake access.
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MtnGalCamper would stay here again
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“New and clean and quiet”
Reviewed 6/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | Pronghorn 37 |
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I don’t think I’ve ever stayed in such a nice and new state park campground. The sites in Pronghorn are HUGE. Backed in my 30 foot rig and probably could have put another one right in front of it. Electric (50/30/20) only, and no water anywhere in the park, but clean, new, and surprisingly quiet. Very few boats on the reservoir despite... more
I don’t think I’ve ever stayed in such a nice and new state park campground. The sites in Pronghorn are HUGE. Backed in my 30 foot rig and probably could have put another one right in front of it. Electric (50/30/20) only, and no water anywhere in the park, but clean, new, and surprisingly quiet. Very few boats on the reservoir despite it being a late June weekend with a fishing tournament and temps in the mid 70s. Quite a contrast to most Colorado state park reservoirs where you can reach out and touch the bot next to you. No trees, but nice shelters at each spot and plenty of hiking trails. Close enough to Craig of you need something but far enough away that there is no hustle and bustle. Check before you arrive as to fire bans this summer. Cell coverage is touch and go in pronghorn campground but a short walk to the entrance and there is 3 bars of T-Mobile LTE.
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kgbCO would stay here again
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“Enjoyable spot”
Reviewed 8/31/2020
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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Stayed in #6 in Bear’s Ears. All the electric sites were taken. Peaceful spot with 9 miles of hike/mtb trail right out the door. There is no water or dump station here so plan accordingly.
J-Dogg would stay here again
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“New and good condition. Primitive and electric only. ”
Reviewed 5/23/2020
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 38 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Toy Hauler Travel Trailer) |
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Additional state park pass required in addition to camping fee. New campgrounds in great condition. Concrete pads for disabled campers otherwise mostly level RV dirt pads. Each has a fire ring, a large, tent pad and covered picnic tables. The picnic table shelters in Pronghorn will support a hammock. Vault toilets only. Bears-ears ... more
Additional state park pass required in addition to camping fee.
New campgrounds in great condition.
Concrete pads for disabled campers otherwise mostly level RV dirt pads. Each has a fire ring, a large, tent pad and covered picnic tables. The picnic table shelters in Pronghorn will support a hammock. Vault toilets only.
Bears-ears has no hook ups.
Pronghorn has 50/30/20 amp electric service.
Cellular service is weak to none. I was unable to get a TV or good radio signal in the campground.
Both campgrounds are close to the water.
There are no trees.
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CW would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
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