FIRE UPDATE AUG 16
TOWN EVAC ORDER RECINDED AND NO FIRE GROWTH
Today's Elk Fire update:
Communities experiencing large-scale, long-term fire incidents can easily become fatigued from having fire in their back yards. Changes in fire behavior on a daily or weekly basis can feel like whiplash; area closures prevent access to beloved public lands; and economic impacts can be catastrophic. Firefighters are doing everything they can to establish containment as quickly as possible so that life can return to normalcy. Rocky Mountain Team 2 sincerely appreciates the continued patience and gracious hospitality of local residents. Unfortunately, it will likely be some time yet before the Elk Fire is declared “out”.
Current Situation: The dozer line along the fire perimeter in Division G was completed yesterday, with special thanks to Hinsdale County for the use of their dozer to help get this fireline established. A hand crew is continuing the line north into terrain not suitable for mechanical equipment, to tie it in with a rock slope devoid of vegetation. Another hand crew followed behind the dozer, improving the line and mopping up hot spots. Fireline adjacent to several hunting cabins remains secure, while a hand crew is working on constructing fireline west from the cabins along the fire’s uncontained northern perimeter.
The Elk Fire is not a complete burn, with patches of blackened stems interspersed with green trees where fire has burned through surface fuels beneath the canopy. Large diameter logs are smoldering and holding heat that can be reignited during windy, hot, or dry conditions. Interior smoke will periodically be visible over the coming months as pockets of heat continue to burn within the fire perimeter, consuming available fuels. During particularly hot, dry, and windy periods, unburned fuels within the perimeter may ignite, producing smoke and visible flames.
Weather and Fire Behavior: Yesterday delivered several rounds of light sprinkles to the Elk Fire area, keeping fire behavior minimal. Similar conditions are expected today, with a high-pressure system moving in from the southwest, ushering a drier airmass into the region. Temperatures will be warmer, with highs in the low 80s and relative humidity will be in the low 20% range. Cloudy conditions overnight will move out to the east, followed by inflow of monsoonal moisture again on Monday.
Amenities
RV Sites
- 34 Level RV sites-including 7 Dual use RV or Tent Sites
- 20/30/50 Amp Hookups
- Water / Sewer
- Sparkling Showers and Restrooms
- Laundry Facilities 24/7
- Wireless Internet (Entertainment Only)
- Meeting Pavilion
- Campfire Rings
- Pets welcome
- Free Coffee all day long
- ADA Accessible
- RV Supplies
- Gift Store
- Monday Night Potluck/Friday morning donuts
- Ice/Propane/Firewood Available for Sale
Making a Reservation
Reservations are highly recommended as we are a smaller RV campground and we do fill up quickly. Reservations are made via phone or through the availability form during the summer season. In the off-season, please fill out an availability form above with what you are looking for and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Our 2026 Rates
- Nightly Rate - $50 (2 guests)
- $2 extra guests age 5 - 17
- $5 extra guests age 18+
- Monthly/Bi-Weekly Rates available
- Season: 1 June - 1 Oct
- Non-Guest Showers $5
- Laundry-$3.50 per load
Jeep Rentals
2026
- Jeep rentals are $275/day
- All Jeeps are 4 Doors / Automatic 4WD Jeep Wranglers
- Jeep pickup time is 4-5pm on the day prior to the rental, or 9am the day of rental
- Jeep return time is 5pm
- Tire insurance is included
- $20 Pet fee
- Ask about in-camp discount
Hours of Operation
Open today | 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm |
We are open seasonally June 1-Oct 1
