# Elkhead Reservoir State Park

Routt County, CO

- Size: 2,105 acres
- Kind: state park
- Run by: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Entry: paid. Covered by a Keep Colorado Wild pass or a Colorado library card
- Ages 1 to 18+
- Scenery: Spectacular. Big lake, sweeping mountain views and rugged terrain

## Highlights

- Creek: Elkhead Creek runs through
- Lake/pond: Elk Head Reservoir
- Hiking trails: Sand Rocks Trail

## What's here

- Restrooms
- Parking lot
- Street parking
- Picnic tables
- Accessible picnic area
- Trails
- Natural area
- Swim beach
- Fishing
- Boat ramp
- Boating allowed

## Getting there

Routt County, CO 81639

Nearest transit: Hayden - Westbound (bus)

[Official page](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/elkhead-reservoir-state-park)

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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/routt-county-elkhead-reservoir-state-park

![3D model of Elkhead Reservoir State Park](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/routt-county-elkhead-reservoir-state-park-1200.webp)

Illustrative diorama, not a photograph or a source of feature evidence.