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Elkhead Reservoir

Elkhead Reservoir is a 1,200-acre reservoir located in Craig County, Colorado. It is a popular destination for fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities. The reservoir is stocked with a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and smallmouth bass. The reservoir is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, ospreys, and mule deer. The reservoir is surrounded by the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, providing visitors with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The reservoir is managed by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and is open year-round.

Amenities

- Tenting

• Dedicated Tenting Area
• Covered Area w/Picnic Table

- Recreational Facilities

• Boating
• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Elkhead Reservoir)
• Pavilion
• Rec Open to the Public

- Policies

• Folding Tent Campers Allowed
• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Road Condition (Good)
• Road Type (Gravel)
• Restrooms

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Mountain Biking
• Watersports

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Winter,Spring,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (16)
• Max Length (60)
• Grass Sites (16)
• No Hookups (16)
• Back-ins (18 x 60)
• Room for Slideouts (Yes)
• Fire Rings
• Table at Site
• BBQ at Site

User Reviews

Laurie Thompson

August 04, 2025

This was a very clean state park with a beautiful reservoir! There is no water available at all at this park! Or dump station!

enrique loera

July 16, 2025

Nice gravel roads all around to get to the different areas of the Reservoir. Went in July.. So there was some light rain and somewhat gusty winds that messed with one of our tents. We'll kept grounds and park rangers visiting the site areas.

John Kearns

July 11, 2025

Nice lake but fishing not good. Nice campground but no water or dump. Had to go to Craig and dump at the fairgrounds. Very hot temp and no shade. Could be a nice campground with a few improvements.

Chris Wilkins

May 22, 2025

Very nice State Park. Clean bathrooms. Campsites looked nice. The staff at the front gate was very helpful. Nice hiking around the reservoir. It would be fun to camp and paddle and fish there.

steve moynihan

May 13, 2025

No showers, no water, no pump station and no joy...this res looks like it's being improved with the boom by the spill way and other things going on. Don't be fooled this park is the same dry, hot, no trees place it always has been. Great for day use or for some one with no reservations on a three day weekend...otherwise go to one of the better campgrounds you probably will drive past on your way here...

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