Elk Creek campground
Elk Creek
What's on-site at Elk Creek
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Elk Creek, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek Overflow Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Spectacle Lake | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Spectacle Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Conejos | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Aspen Glade | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Elk Creek -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conejos River Near Mogote | 922 cfs | → |
| La Jara Creek At Gallegos Ranch | 7 cfs | → |
| Alamosa River Below Terrace Reservoir | 270 cfs | → |
| Alamosa River Above Terrace Reservoir | 385 cfs | → |
| Navajo R At Banded Peak Ranch | 267 cfs | → |
| Conejos River Below Platoro Reservoir | 330 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Elk Creek -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbres Trestle | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Cumbres Trestle | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Chamita | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| San Antonio Sink Snotel | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| San Antonio Sink | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Lily Pond | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness South San Juan
- Rio Grande National Forest
- Wilderness Cruces Basin
- Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
- Fullenweider Park
- San Juan National Forest
Fishing spots
- La Manga Creek (Beaver Ponds)
- Spectacle Lake Fishing Site
- Trujillo Meadows Lake
- Trujillo Meadows Boating Site
- Lost Lake
- La Jara Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Lake Fork--Confluence With South Fork To 1 Mile Below Town Of Platoro
- Tierra Amarilla Grant Boundary To Colorado Stateline
- Sec 23, T32n, R5e To Sec 20, T32n, R6e (Co/Nm State Line)
- South Fork--Sec 19, T35n, R4e To Sec 36, T35n, R4 1/2e
- Sec 9, T32n, R6e To Sec 22, T32n, R6e (Co/Nm State Line)
- Dipping Lakes--Sec 5, T33n, R4e To Confluence With West Fork--Sec 17, T33n, R4e
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Elk Creek as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Elk Creek
Can I make reservations at Elk Creek?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Elk Creek?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Elk Creek.