Spread across the shores of a stunning 900-acre reservoir in northwest Colorado's Yampa Valley, Elkhead Reservoir Campground invites you to experience wide-open high-desert vistas and endless water recreation. Choose between the Pronghorn area with electric hookups or the rustic Bear's Ears section, both offering vault toilets and essential amenities—just remember to bring your own water and secure your reservation and parks pass before arrival.
Two developed campgrounds (Pronghorn — electric sites; Bears Ears — non‑electric) offering organized sites with shelters and pads. Sites accommodate both tent campers and RVs, but there is no on‑site potable water or sewer service.
Weather and SeasonsThe campground welcomes visitors from May 1st through November 30th, with summer being the sweet spot when daytime temperatures hover in the comfortable 80s before dropping to pleasantly cool evenings perfect for campfires. Spring and fall offer their own rewards with fewer crowds and crisp, refreshing air, though you'll want to pack extra layers as services wind down and temperatures dip. The high-desert location means you might encounter some wind and weather variability, so come prepared—but that's all part of the authentic Colorado camping experience.
Natural Features and SceneryPicture yourself camping where vast western skies meet the glimmering waters of a sprawling flatwater reservoir, surrounded by gentle rolling hills and the golden hues of high-desert grasslands. Some campsites place you right on the shoreline where you can wake up to sunrise reflections dancing across the lake, while others nestle into quiet slopes and open meadows that frame those signature Colorado long views. The landscape here embodies the spirit of the open West—farmland stretching to distant horizons, native shrublands dotted with sage, and that magnificent reservoir serving as the sparkling centerpiece of it all.
Geological RegionYampa Valley (high‑desert shrubland and grassland surrounding a 900‑acre reservoir)
Scenic ViewsOpen, unobstructed views across the 900‑acre reservoir and surrounding rolling hills; many sites (especially in Pronghorn and lakeside sites) offer sunrise and sunset views over the water.