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Camping · Colorado

Old Elk Creek

USFS · Camping Area · Free

Free

Fast facts

Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Camping Area
Hours
Open 7 days a week with quiet hours from 10 pm to 6 am.
Coordinates
37.1178, -106.3768
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.1178° N · 106.3768° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

Is Old Elk Creek free?

Yes. Old Elk Creek is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Old Elk Creek?

From Antonito, CO, take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight on Hwy 17 and go 22.6 miles to campground sign. Turn right onto dirt road and go 0.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left follow FSR 128 to the end.

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Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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