Seedhouse Group Site - Medicine-Bow Routt Nf (CO)
Seedhouse Group Site - Medicine-Bow Routt NF (CO)
Part of Medicine Bow-Routt Nfs & Thunder Basin Ng
Overview
Seedhouse Group Site provides a private setting for group gatherings of up to 100 guests. Located near the Elk River, just miles from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Seedhouse is a retreat for fishing, hiking, biking, off highway vehicles, and horseback riding in the mountains of the Park Range. At an elevation of 8,000 feet, the area is set near the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, which provides for excellent backcountry hiking and camping. The facility provides eight primitive tent sites with campfire rings and picnic tables, as well as a large picnic shelter that can accommodate 20 guests.
Water is available via a hand pump well system. Bear-proof food storage lockers and trash receptacles are provided for visitor safety. Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail within a short drive from the campground.
Facilities
The facility provides eight primitive tent sites with campfire rings and picnic tables, as well as a large picnic shelter that can accommodate 20 guests.Water is available via a hand pump well system. Bear-proof food storage lockers and trash receptacles are provided for visitor safety.
Natural Features
Seedhouse lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the Elk River. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland encompass nearly three million acres from central and northeastern Wyoming to north-central Colorado.Black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer and moose are just some of the many animals that inhabit these rich and diverse lands.
Recreation
The group campsite is a great central location for wilderness hiking and mountain biking, trout fishing in the nearby Elk River and picnicking amidst beautiful mountain scenery.Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail within a short drive from the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors might also enjoy stopping by Steamboat Lake State Park, only a short drive from the campground.Many more outdoor opportunities exist in the surrounding national forests and grasslands, including hiking, biking, camping, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing and winter sports.
Important Notices
This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
Take US Highway 40 to County Road 129 north on the west side of Steamboat Springs. Continue for 16 miles, through the town of Clark and across the Elk River, and turn right on County Road 64/Seedhouse Road. Proceed approximately 7.5 miles and look for Seedhouse Campground on the right. Continue past the campground and turn right to access the Seedhouse Group Sites.
Contact Information
Phone: 970-870-2299
925 WEISS DRIVESTEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80487 Seedhouse Road, NFSR 400
Clark, CO
