Elkhorn Campground - GLENDO
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WATER LEVEL NOTE: During extreme high water years, flood waters can make some campsites inaccessible, and/or cut off access to the campground entirely.
Amenities: Vault Toilet (1), Seasonal Boat Ramp and Courtesy Dock, Fee Canister, ADA accessible camping pad (1)
Elkhorn is the campground which is farthest north on Glendo’s western shore. To access it from I-25 turn north on highway 319 out of the town of Glendo, and follow the highway for about 5 miles. The exit for Elkhorn will be on the right-hand side of highway 319. Elkhorn is a very popular destination in the spring, as it provides the boat ramp farthest north, and thus the closest access to the river inlet and canyon. The campground is small, consisting of 9 campsites and one day use site. Site 2 is a large, undeveloped site, situated in an open field of native grasses. Site 3 is similarly exposed, and has a large, ADA compliant pad. Sites 4 through 9 are all undeveloped sites, situated along a line of cottonwood trees. The toilet is in the boat ramp parking lot, and is a quarter mile from sites 1 and 2, and is a moderate walk from the other sites. During times of high water, normally from early May to early July, there are several points from which visitors can have decently easy access by foot to the water. The boat ramp is often usable by early May or even late April, but is our first to come out of the water when water levels start to drop in July. The ramp and dock are often high and dry by early-mid July.
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Attention: STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE
Notifications: All Campgrounds are First Come First Serve as of October 1, 2024. Also all seasonal water has been shut off for the year. Please fill up before you arrive due to the water being shut off. All dumpsters have been picked up for the year so there are none out on the park until next Spring. HCB Advisories in Effect ↪ Find Out More ↪ Download Flyer There is currently no flooding of any campsites at this time! Access to North Platte River below Glendo Power Plant in the Wetlands Area is currently closed to vehicular, bicycle, and foot traffic. The park is open year-round for day use and camping. Day use permits are required from 6AM to 10PM, and camping permits are required from 10PM to 6AM. Fee booths are open Mon-Sun, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Otherwise, fees can be paid by cash, check, or credit card at canisters and kiosks stationed at park entrances, which are available 24/7. Park Headquarters Hours:
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