Elkhead Reservoir State Park

Colorado State Park

🔥 Burn ban in effect
Entrance fee$12–$17 / vehicle
CampingYes
RV hookupsPrimitive only
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About Elkhead Reservoir State Park

A 900-acre reservoir that is the only water-recreation site in Moffat County — an oasis in the sagebrush prairie of the Yampa Valley. Boat, jet ski or swim at the seasonal beach, then fish for bass, northern pike, crappie and catfish.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

RV / campsite hookups

Camping options

Entrance fee

$12–$17 per vehicle; $4 per person on foot or bicycle — Daily Vehicle Pass: $12-$17; Individual Daily Pass: $4

Hours

Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Office: Sun.-Thurs. 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at Yampa River State Park Headquarters: 6185 U.S. Highway 40 Hayden, CO 81639

Yampa Camper Services Building: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hours as published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone970-276-2061

Address135 County Road 28, Craig, CO 81625

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