U.S. Forest Service · Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · Clark, CO

Seedhouse Group Site

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.

Closed for the seasonPartly reservable1 siteNo hookupsPets ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Seedhouse Campground, 24 sites, is 2.0 miles away.

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Seedhouse Group Campsite picnic pavilionSeedhouse Group Site fire ring, picnic tables, bear boxSeedhouse Group Site, entry gateSeedhouse Group Site handpump
Photos courtesy of FS, July 2026, FS, June 2018 · Recreation.gov

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Group sites1
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Site guide

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SiteSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesAccessible
001GravelFullYes / –100 / 25Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
AccessibilitySite 001 is listed accessible

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Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMid June to Mid October
ForestMedicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG
BookingReservable at www.recreation.gov.
Fees$150/night. 100 person maximum capacity

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Getting there

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.

Nearest townClark, Colorado
Coordinates40.7736° N, 106.7342° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗12.9 mi
Outdoor gearKoyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗47.2 mi

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Trails nearby

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Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

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This campground sits inside Mount Zirkel Wilderness.

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On the National Register nearby

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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

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.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Seedhouse Group Site?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Seedhouse Group Site?

$150/night. 100 person maximum capacity

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Seedhouse Group Site?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Seedhouse Group Site open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Mid June to Mid October.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Seedhouse Group Site have?

1 site, including 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Seedhouse Group Site?

Seedhouse Group Site is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Seedhouse Group Site have hookups?

Yes, water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Seedhouse Group Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Seedhouse Group Site. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Seedhouse Group Site?

Site 001 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Seedhouse Group Site?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Seedhouse Group Site?

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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Seedhouse Group Site?

Clark, Colorado. Visitors might also enjoy stopping by Steamboat Lake State Park, only a short drive from the campground.

Source: Getting there