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SEEDHOUSE CAMPGROUND

USFS · Campground · Fee

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Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Reservations
recreation.gov
Phone
970-870-2299
Nearest dump station
Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 67.9 mi
Coordinates
40.7724, -106.7715
Last verified
September 19, 2026
40.7724° N · 106.7715° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

Overview Seedhouse Campground is a gateway to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness along the Elk River with plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, off highway vehicles, hunting, fishing, river rafting and more. At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Seedhouse Campground lies in the mountains of the Park Range near the Middle Fork of the Elk River. The Middle Fork of the Elk River is so close, campground visitors can hear its roar. Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail nearby. There are 24 campsites, 15 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. There are two hand pump water systems throughout the campground. Recreation Seedhouse is located near Mount Zirkel Wilderness and provides a great gateway for hiking and biking. Trout fishing is accessible on the river as well as several mountain streams. Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail nearby. Facilities There are 24 campsites, 15 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Each site is spacious and equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table. There are two hand pump water systems throughout the campground. Natural Features At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Seedhouse lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the Middle Fork of the Elk River, which visitors can hear from the campground. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly three million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands. Nearby Attractions Visitors might also enjoy stopping by Steamboat Lake State Park, only a short drive away. Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.

From the USFS.Official page

Is SEEDHOUSE CAMPGROUND free?

No. SEEDHOUSE CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to SEEDHOUSE CAMPGROUND?

Directions from Steamboat Springs: Go west on US Hwy 40 to County Road 129. Travel 20 miles north of Steamboat Springs on Road 129 to Seedhouse road, just beyond Clark. Go northeast on County Road 60 (Seedhouse, Forest Road 400) about 9 1/2 miles to the campground on the right.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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