USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Seedhouse Campground
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 24
- Hookups
- 23 no hookups
- Season
- June 21 to September 9
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,045 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SEEDHOUSE CG (NFSR 400.2E) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
- Nearest town
- STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
- Address
- 925 WEISS DRIVE, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, 80487-9315
- Phone
- 970-870-2299
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Wildlife Viewing
23 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
Seedhouse Campground is a gateway to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness along the Elk River with plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, off highway vehicles, hunting, fishing, river rafting and more. At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Seedhouse Campground lies in the mountains of the Park Range near the Middle Fork of the Elk River. The Middle Fork of the Elk River is so close, campground visitors can hear its roar. Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail nearby. There are 24 campsites, 15 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. There are two hand pump water systems throughout the campground.
Recreation
Seedhouse is located near Mount Zirkel Wilderness and provides a great gateway for hiking and biking. Trout fishing is accessible on the river as well as several mountain streams.
Campers can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail via a connector trail nearby.
Facilities
There are 24 campsites, 15 of which may be reserved. Remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Each site is spacious and equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table. There are two hand pump water systems throughout the campground.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Seedhouse lies in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of the Routt National Forest near the Middle Fork of the Elk River, which visitors can hear from the campground.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors might also enjoy stopping by Steamboat Lake State Park, only a short drive away.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 12° | -14° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 16° | -7° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 19° | 4° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 26° | 4° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 32° | 21° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 45° | 31° | 84° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 53° | 43° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 52° | 43° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 45° | 22° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 33° | -8° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 40° | 20° | -11° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 12° | -4° | 40° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Ellis South Trailhead · 7.9 mi as the crow flies
Ellis 4.4 mi Hike · Drive there - Katherine Trailhead · 8.5 mi as the crow flies
Lone Pine 3.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Lone Pine North Trailhead · 9.3 mi as the crow flies
Grizzley-Helena 29 mi Hike · Drive there - Hare Trailhead · 9.6 mi as the crow flies
Hare 2.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Lone Pine South Trailhead · 9.7 mi as the crow flies
Grizzley-Helena 29 mi Hike · Drive there
All 375 trails in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Seedhouse Group Site - Medicine-Bow Routt NF (CO) · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 1 sites
- Seedhouse Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 1 sites
- Hinman Campground (CO) · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 13 sites
- Pearl Lake State Park · Colorado State Parks · 6 mi · 36 sites
- Steamboat Lake State Park · Colorado State Parks · 10 mi · 181 sites
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