Overview
Elkhead Reservoir State Park, located 10 miles northeast of Craig, spans 900 surface acres of water and 2,105 acres of rolling sagebrush prairie and scenic cliffs in northwest Colorado. The park offers popular outdoor activities including boating, water-skiing, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, fishing for warm-water species, hunting, and 10.5 miles of hiking/biking trails. During winter, visitors enjoy ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and wildlife viewing for large herds of elk, deer, and pronghorn. Camping is available at Bear's Ears Campground (16 non-electric sites) and Pronghorn Campground (31 electric sites). All motorcraft undergo mandatory Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) inspections, and a valid Colorado State Parks pass is required for entry.
