Colorado · Camping · Near Glenwood Springs

Elk Creek Campground

Elk Creek CampgroundPhoto: Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
May–Jun, Aug–Sep
best months
  • At 5,781 ft

Elk Creek Campground is a campground in Colorado, about 2 miles from the town of New Castle. It sits close to a cluster of outdoor spots, so it works well as a base for a short stay or a day of exploring the surrounding trails, water and climbing. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rifle show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 79°F, with July the warmest month at about 88°F. Intimidator Boulder, a climbing area, is just 0.3 miles away, and the Elk Creek canoeing route and the Sweet Mother mountain biking trail are both under a mile off. For more time on the water, the SW/Central Flat Tops Area fishing spot is about 2.5 miles away.

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    Elk Creek Bar & Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Elk Creek Campground

    Best months: May–June and August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 10°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 15°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 22°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 28°

      9 wet

    5. May

      72° / 37°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 45°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 52°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 49°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 41°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 30°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 20°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 11°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rifle 3ene, CO, 9.6 mi away at 5,469 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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