Elkhead Reservoir State Park
Colorado State Park
Elkhead Reservoir State Park entrance fee
$12–$17 per vehicle; $4 per person on foot or bicycle — Daily Vehicle Pass: $12-$17; Individual Daily Pass: $4
Elkhead Reservoir State Park 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.
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
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🐦 Birding
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
More Colorado state parks with pets allowed · swimming · horseback riding
Camping options
- Camper and RV Camping
- Tent Camping
- Waterfront Camping
Contact
Phone970-276-2061
Address135 County Road 28, Craig, CO 81625
🎒 Gear up for Elkhead Reservoir State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
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