State: Colorado
Open: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Number of Sites: na
Elevation: 10049
County: Lake
Free: No
About: Located off the Halfmoon Road (FSR 110), Elbert Creek is a first-come, first-served campground adjacent to the Mount Elbert and Mount Massive Trailheads at 10,000 feet. This is a very popular campground for hikers. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and potable water.
Fees: na
Usage: Medium-Heavy
Water: Water is available through a pressurized water system.
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Restrictions: No camping within 100 feet of the Creek.
Closest Towns: Leadville
Directions: From Leadvile, travel south approximately 3 miles on US Hwy 24. Turn RIGHT on Colorado 300 at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery sign. Continue about 3/4 of a mile and turn LEFT at the Halfmoon Campground sign. Follow this road and turn RIGHT at the Halfmoon sign at the end of the pavement. This dirt road will lead to the Halfmoon East/West and Elbert Creek areas. (Note: This road is not maintained in the winter.)