Camp ObserverElbert Creek
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Dana S
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Perfect spot for hiking Elbert and Massive. Very short walk to both trailheads and access to the Colorado trail. Sites along the creek are large and beautiful. Avoid sites along the road which can be dusty and louder with hikers arriving very early in the morning.
Ken I
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Reviewed 9 months ago
Site #2 for next day Mt Elbert summit. CG and drop were clean.
Nicholas F
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Reviewed a year ago
Very clean, quiet, and a great location!
Haley G
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Reviewed a year ago
Lovely campsite right by the river!
Stephen D
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Reviewed 2 years ago
This is a beautiful campground and your experience will depend on other guests as there is no campground host staying at the campground. During our time there, a group of folks that had another site didn't keep there dogs on any kind of restraint and the dogs would run at us as we were walking to the bathroom. Also, sites are not supposed to be reserved unless they are occupied, but we noticed that rule was not enforced at all, so some of the best sites would sit empty with just a sleeping roll and camp chair by the post. There is only one bathroom and it is often used by Elbert and Massive hikers so I would suggest having some extra TP with you as the extra usage can cause a TP shortage.
It is a beautiful area and we enjoyed our stay, but some of the unchecked discourteous behaviors of others was a bit of a bummer.
Season dates
Walk In season
May 21, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027
First come, first served
Walk In season
May 21, 2028 – Sep 18, 2028
First come, first served
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