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Seedhouse Campground
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Seedhouse Campground
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Inside Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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Overview Seedhouse Campground is a gateway to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness along the Elk River with plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, off highway vehicles, hunting, fishing, river rafting and more. At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Seedhouse Campground lies in the mountains of the Park Range near the Middle Fork of the Elk River. The Middle Fork of the Elk River is so close, campground visitors can hear its roar. Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail nearby. There are 24 campsites, 15 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. There are two hand pump water systems throughout the campground. Recreation Seedhouse is located near Mount Zirkel Wilderness and provides a great gateway for hiking and biking. Trout fishing is accessible on the river as well as several mountain streams. Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail nearby. Facilities There are 24 campsites, 15 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Each site is spacious and equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table. There are two hand pump water systems throughout the campground. Natural Features At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Seedhouse lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the Middle Fork of the Elk River, which visitors can hear from the campground. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly three million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado. Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands. Nearby Attractions Visitors might also enjoy stopping by Steamboat Lake State Park, only a short drive away. Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.
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Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)South Fork Elk River
~4 min drive
South Fork Elk River is a 13-mile paddling stretch near Clark, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 77 cfs and a gradient of about 185.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
North Fork Elk Creek
~7 min drive
North Fork Elk Creek is a 11-mile paddling stretch near Clark, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 95 cfs and a gradient of about 98.6 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Big Creek
~14 min drive
Big Creek is a 20-mile paddling stretch near Clark, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 78 cfs and a gradient of about 197.9 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Willow Creek
~16 min drive
Willow Creek is a 14-mile paddling stretch near Clark, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 100 cfs and a gradient of about 88.5 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the state fish and wildlife agency.
South Fork Mad Creek
~19 min drive
South Fork Mad Creek is a 11-mile paddling stretch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 40 cfs and a gradient of about 310.9 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
West Fork Encampment River
~20 min drive
West Fork Encampment River is a 9.2-mile paddling stretch near Cowdrey, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 35 cfs and a gradient of about 146.2 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Mad Creek
~21 min drive
Mad Creek is an 8.3-mile paddling stretch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 103 cfs and a gradient of about 288.2 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
King Solomon Creek
~21 min drive
King Solomon Creek is a 14-mile paddling stretch near Clark, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 65 cfs and a gradient of about 156.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Encampment River
~22 min drive
Encampment River is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Cowdrey, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 153 cfs and a gradient of about 78.6 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Roaring Fork
~22 min drive
Roaring Fork is a 19-mile paddling stretch near Walden, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 87 cfs and a gradient of about 122.3 feet per mile.
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