Elliott Creek Campground (Co)

White River National Forest — riverside

Location: Silverthorne, CO, CO

Price: From $21 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (39 reviews)

Season: May through October

Elliott Creek Campground is located on the northwest side of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest. Sitting to the south of the dam offers an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land. All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species and must launch from a monitored launch ramp.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Boat Launch

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

Elliott Creek Campground sits on the northwest shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering scenic mountain and water views. Google reviewers praise the gorgeous views and generally clean, well-maintained sites.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Cottontail, American Beaver, Mule Deer, Colorado Chipmunk, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Golden Eagle, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Lincoln's Sparrow, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, and Wandering Garter Snake

Insider tips for Elliott Creek Campground (Co): Book early — this is a federal campground and gets crowded Check recreation.gov map carefully as it does not accurately reflect actual campsite locations Sites vary in shade availability; inquire about shaded spots when booking

Skip Elliott Creek Campground (Co) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want a quiet, spacious camping experience — some sites are close together with potential noise from other campers. You need full amenities — only vault toilets and basic facilities available.

Best time to visit Elliott Creek Campground (Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Willows Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Cow Creek North (Co) (Silverthorne, CO), Cow Creek South (Silverthorne, CO), Prairie Point Campground (Co) (Silverthorne, CO).