FIRE UPDATE AUG 14
NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Elk Fire is burning in dense stands of spruce, fir, and pine, with a high percentage of beetle-killed timber and heavy buildup of dead and down woody material, in an area that has no recorded history of large fires. These fuels are parched from extreme drought. Large-diameter logs are recorded to be holding only about 10% moisture content – for context, the standard for cured structural lumber is 19% moisture content. Large-diameter fuels will continue to hold and conceal heat through precipitation events and become more evident during periods of warm, dry conditions. They will continue to burn until a season-ending event occurs – typically snowfall.
Current Situation: The lightning-caused Steep Fire emerged Wednesday afternoon, burning in grass and brush, approximately 2.5 miles north of the Elk Fire perimeter. Initial attack resources established line around the new wildfire Wednesday evening. Crews patrolled and monitored the fire overnight Wednesday, and it was declared contained and controlled at 2.4 acres yesterday afternoon. Yesterday morning, initial attack crews responded to another smoke report northwest of Lake City. That smoke was the result of burning vegetation near, but within the fire perimeter and it was confirmed not to be another new ignition.
On the Elk Fire, handline construction is completed along the northeastern fire perimeter adjacent to several hunting cabins. Crews continue to improve this line and extinguish areas of heat near the fire’s edge. A dozer is working on line construction at the southeast corner of the fire perimeter, which will help reduce the potential for fire to reach Lake City. Task force leaders are putting the finishing touches on a structure protection plan. Pumps, hoses, and sprinklers are being stockpiled in key locations to be available for quick setup if needed.
Night operations patrolling in Lake City, San Juan Springs, and Elk Road neighborhoods. Fire is backing and smoldering in the timber stringer in Independence Gulch, consuming available fuels in inaccessible terrain. Incident managers are monitoring this progress and crews will engage the fire when it reaches terrain that is less hazardous for firefighters.
Weather and Fire Behavior: Yesterday brought scattered showers to the fire area with additional precipitation expected into the evening and overnight hours. A frontal passage this morning will push some of the moisture to the east of the fire, reducing chances of precipitation to 40% today.
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 | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
We are open seasonally June 1-Oct 1
