Elbert Creek

Federal campground in PSICC

Location: Twin Lakes, CO, CO

Price: From $26 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/elbert-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Conveniently located directly across from the Mt Elbert trailhead for early summit attempts, and rated 4.7/5 stars by campers who praise its beautiful scenery, huge sites, and riverside location.

Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Mountain Goat, American Pika, Moose, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Canada Jay, and Brown-capped Rosy-Finch are documented in the area. Evening mosquitoes reported.

Insider tips for Elbert Creek: First-come, first-served only—arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Fishing available at nearby Emerald Lake for $8/day; most campers stay only one night before hiking Mt Elbert

Skip Elbert Creek if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You prefer guaranteed reservations—first-come, first-served basis only. You're sensitive to mosquitoes—significant evening mosquito activity reported.

Best time to visit Elbert Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Halfmoon West (Twin Lakes, CO), Lakeview Campground (LEADVILLE, CO), White Star (LEADVILLE, CO), Twin Peaks (Co) (Twin Lakes, CO).