About Elbert Creek Campground
Located off the Halfmoon Road (FSR 110), Elbert Creek is a first-come, first-served campground, with 17 sites, adjacent to the [Mount Elbert ](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=12506&actid=50)and [Mount Massive Trailheads ](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=12508&actid=50)at 10,000 feet. This is a very popular campground for hikers. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude.
- Fees: - $26 nightly fee per site for overnight camping which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $11 per night. RVs and…
- Managed by: USFS - Pike-San Isabel National Forests
- Where: 6 mi northwest of Twin Lakes, CO · 39.15212, -106.41337
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert Cr Cg | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Halfmoon | ATV road | at camp | 8.6 mi |
| Mt. Elbert Cutoff | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| CDNST | Horse | 0.1 mi | 222.8 mi |
| Colorado | Horse | 0.1 mi | 253.1 mi |
| North Mt. Elbert | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 3.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Breckenridge (Dark Sky Community), 31 mi.
Dump station: 24.9 mi
Propane: 10.3 mi