Can you reserve a site at Elliott Creek Campground (CO)?

Yes, Elliott Creek Campground (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Elliott Creek Campground (CO) have?

20 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Elliott Creek Campground (CO)?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Elliott Creek Campground (CO)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Elliott Creek Campground (CO).

Are campfires allowed at Elliott Creek Campground (CO)?

Campfires are allowed at Elliott Creek Campground (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Elliott Creek Campground (CO), Colorado — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Elliott Creek Campground is located on the northwest side of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest. Sitting to the south of the dam offers an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land.

Recreation

Encompassing a landscape of rivers, mountains, trails and forest roads, the White River National Forest is one of the top recreation forests in the nation. Located on the shores of Green Mountain reservoir, Cow Creek Campground is a popular spot for boating, kayaking, fishing, water skiing and windsurfing. Anglers will find populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee salmon when casting their lines out into the water. Spring Creek is a popular off-roading area located at the northern end of the Gore Mountain Range. A network of roads open to off-road vehicle use meanders through lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. Viewpoints of surrounding mountains open up along these roads.

Facilities

Elliott Creek Campground has 20 standard sites suitable for tents and smaller trailers. Vault toilets are provided. All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch ramp. The Heeney Marina below the Town of Heeney on the west shore is open during daylight hours throughout the season.

Natural Features

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting eight wilderness areas, four defined seasons and ten peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation. The White River National Forest was established in 1891 as the White River Plateau Timber Reserve; the second such reserve to be named in the United States. In 1905, the newly formed Forest Service was given authority of the reserve. Long before this designation, the area was home to the Ute Indians who followed herds of elk and bison on their seasonal migrations. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

Take some time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits. In the summer visitors may want to traverse Trail Ridge Road from one side of the park to the other, reaching alpine vistas boasting elevations of more than 12,000 feet.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

The facts

19 bookable sites
20 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: Elliott Creek

Site types

17 Standard Nonelectric
2 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

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20 campsites at Elliott Creek Campground (CO)

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
002	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
003	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
004	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
005	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	10	🐾
006	Elliott Creek	Management	Pull Through	—	—	10	🐾
007	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	—	10	🐾
008	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	—	10	🐾
009	Elliott Creek	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
010	Elliott Creek	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
011	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
012	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
013	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	—	10	🐾
014	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
015	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	10	🐾
016	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
017	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
018	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
019	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	10	🐾
020	Elliott Creek	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	—	10	🐾

Getting there

From Silverthorne, on Interstate 70 take exit 205 and go north 24 miles north on Colorado Highway 9. Turn left onto Heeney Rd. for 2 ½ miles. The campground is just after the dam. From Kremmling, Colorado, turn off Highway 40 onto Colorado Highway 9 South and go 13 miles, turn right on Heeney Rd.

39.87424, -106.32498 · 39°52'27.3"N 106°19'29.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	28	33	42	51	61	74	79	76	69	55	40	29
Low °F	4	7	15	24	32	39	44	43	36	26	16	6
Precip in	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.9	1.7	1.1	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.1	1.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Elliott Creek Campground (CO)

Can you reserve a site at Elliott Creek Campground (CO)?: Yes, Elliott Creek Campground (CO) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Elliott Creek Campground (CO) have?: 20 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Elliott Creek Campground (CO)?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Elliott Creek Campground (CO)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Elliott Creek Campground (CO).
Are campfires allowed at Elliott Creek Campground (CO)?: Campfires are allowed at Elliott Creek Campground (CO). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Elliott Creek Campground (CO) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Elliott Creek Campground (CO)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

Boat inspections are required to prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS).

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 970-468-7681
Email Help.WhiteRiver.Dillon@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Elliott Creek Campground (CO)