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Rio Grande/Elk Creek
Overview
Rio Grande/Elk Creek offers a tranquil retreat for travelers navigating the high desert plains of the San Luis Valley. This park provides a rustic and peaceful atmosphere that prioritizes the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape over noisy distractions. It serves as a comfortable home base for those who appreciate quiet evenings under expansive Colorado skies. Whether you are passing through or staying for a week, the relaxed pace of life here is unmistakable.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just a short drive from the historic town of Antonito, the park is nestled in a region defined by its scenic river access and mountainous horizons. The property sits near the confluence of local waterways, offering a cool breeze and a unique riparian environment. The high-altitude setting ensures that even in the height of summer, guests enjoy refreshing temperatures and clear, unpolluted air while exploring the southern edge of the state.
Amenities & Park Features
The park features essential conveniences designed to make your stay hassle-free. Travelers can find spacious pull-thru sites that accommodate larger rigs with ease. Core facilities provided include:
- Full hookup options for water, sewer, and electricity.
- Clean and well-maintained laundry facilities and bathhouses.
- Dedicated pet-friendly areas for your travel companions.
While the park layout is straightforward, the focus remains on providing a clean and functional environment for modern RVers who appreciate utility and simplicity.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The standout attraction in the area is the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a historic narrow-gauge steam train that departs from Antonito. For outdoor enthusiasts, the region is famous for Gold Medal fly fishing on the nearby Conejos River. Visitors are also within driving distance of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and local cultural heritage sites, making this an excellent hub for regional sightseeing and exploration.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is a perfect match for train buffs and history lovers who want to experience the local rail culture firsthand. It is also highly recommended for avid anglers seeking proximity to some of the best fishing waters in the West. If you prefer a quiet, no-frills camping experience that emphasizes nature and local history rather than a crowded resort vibe, you will feel right at home here.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Tilly Reed
The sisters were wonderful. The campground is beautiful and well taken care of. We'll all be back. It's so close.
Terry Dillard
2nd time here. 1st time 2019, and then memorial weekend this year 2024. This is the quietest and cleanest off grid site I have been in. My site was a little difficult to get in with a 36' 5th wheel ( Trees on both side of the truck backing) , but most of the other ones would have been no problem. I would still do it again. Great Place
Olatunde
Great campground right on a beautiful clear river with mountainous backdrops. I would totally recommend this campsite to anyone looking to be off grid and off the beaten path. Be aware that there is absolutely no signal with AT&T, Verison, or TMobile, so be prepared. There is only one site in the campground with power. All other sites are just the pad with no water, or power and the campground has no sewer hookup or dump station so prepare for this as well.
chris thies
Absolutely our favorite off-grid camping! No hook ups, but water is available to haul back to campsite. Zero cell service. Might be a terrible way to start off a review, but this place is beautiful, peaceful, and calming. Sites are very large, vault toilets are the cleanest we have seen, and the views are amazing. Highly recommend!! ** We didn’t reserve our site prior to arriving and were able to get a “first come first serve” ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND. We were shocked that it worked out.. btw, camp hosts are helpful and their dedication to the campground is apparent:)
Curtis Mayfield
Very nice FS campground with large sites and good separation. Gravel roads and spires all fairly level. Elk Creek is adjacent to the campground. Campground host Keith and Linda did an excellent job of maintaining the place.
Danny Woods
This was taken on the drive from Chama just above Elk creek. I would love to explore that area.
Jill Enloe
Beautiful campground and wonderful hosts! Had a great time!! Very clean non-flush toilets. Elk Creek off the Conejos runs right through the campground.
P B
Scam! Be aware! The privatelly contracted hosts at this site are giving reservations for first-come first-served supposedly "non-reservabke" sites. These sites are not reservations on ReserveAmerica so people are calling in. If you arrive early thinking you might be able to find a site you will see that all have been "reserved" even though they are walk-in and no one has arrived yet.
Bonnie M
No campfires??? It was 28 at night, and without being made aware of the "no open flame" warning, we weren't as prepared for tent camping as usual. Maybe be clear on the reservation and information website. Beautiful park and helpful camp managers.
Kathy Leyba
Beautiful area. Best kept campgrounds we’ve been to in several years. Jeff and Fran are great camp hosts. They are knowledgeable of the area and the recommendations they made for us on sight seeing made are trip so memorable. We will be frequenting this site for years to come.