Seedhouse Campground
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, CO
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (49 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Seedhouse Campground is a gateway to Mount Zirkel Wilderness along the Elk River at 8,000 feet elevation, offering abundant hiking, biking, fishing, and horseback riding opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, well-maintained campground with newer bathrooms and close proximity to the river.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Mule Deer, American Beaver, Red Fox, Dusky Grouse, Steller's Jay, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Seedhouse Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Arrive mid-week (Thursday or earlier) to secure sites before weekend crowds. Newer bathrooms are well-stocked; sites near bathrooms are preferred by campers.
Skip Seedhouse Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally.. You want shaded sites — reviewers note relatively little tree cover between sites..
Best time to visit Seedhouse Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.. Thursday-early week visits — Google reviewers report weekday arrivals help avoid full campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Seedhouse Guard Station (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS , CO), Seedhouse Group Site - Medicine-Bow Routt Nf (Co) (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO), Hinman Campground (Co) (Steamboat Springs, CO), Hahns Peak Lake Campground - Medicine-Bow Routt Nf (Co) (COLORADO, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Seedhouse Campground
Cell signal at Seedhouse Campground (STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.
Arrive mid-week (Thursday or earlier) to secure sites before weekend crowds.
Newer bathrooms are well-stocked; sites near bathrooms are preferred by campers.
Official operating season per verified data.
Google reviewers report weekday arrivals help avoid full campground.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado, take U.S. Highway 40 west and turn right on Routt County Road 129, locally known as Elk River Road. Continue north 17 miles, cross the Elk River just beyond the Clark Store, and turn right along the river on RCR 64, which becomes Forest Road 400/Seedhouse Road. Continue for 9 miles. Seedhouse Campground is on the right, just after the bridge over the North Fork of the Elk River.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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