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Welcome to East-Fork!

 East Fork Outfitters, LLC is a full-service back country outfitting operation run by Rich Cox and family. We invite you on the ultimate in wilderness adventure: High Country Elk Hunting!

We are located just east of Pagosa Springs in the South San Juan National Forest. Surrounded by spruce-covered mountains and aspen parks, we are in the middle of some of the best big game hunting in Colorado. Most of our camps are located within the wilderness area. Horseback is our only means of transportation and it is a one-to-four hour ride into our camps. This means you're off the beaten path in some of Colorado's finest high country.

Our camp elevations range from 8,000 to 12,000 feet and each camp is located in or near a meadow with access to water.

We offer several different packages to choose from. Hopefully, we have structured one to suit your needs. Although we cannot guarantee you success in your hunt, we are committed to giving you a quality hunt and a memorable experience at an affordable price.

If you have any questions or need further information on any of our packages, feel free to call us at any time. We also have a list of references of successful and unsuccessful hunters who you may call to check the quality of our hunts. 

2025 Season Schedule

Archery Hunts

Black Powder Hunts

Black Powder Hunts

September 2-30

Black Powder Hunts

Black Powder Hunts

Black Powder Hunts

September 13-21

Rifle Hunts

Black Powder Hunts

Rifle Hunts

1st Season: October 15-19 (Elk Only/By Drawing Only)

2nd Season: October 25-November 2 (Elk and Deer Combined)

3rd Season: November 8-16 (Deer and Elk Combined)

2025 Price Structure

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East Fork Camp Description

Each camp includes a 16'x20' canvas wall tent with flooring, wood stove, picnic table, cook stove and fuel, pots, pans, plates, utensils, lanterns and fuel, water prep table, wash basin, cots, sleeping pads, bow saw, shovel and axe. 

Available Packages

  • Drop Camp Package: All you bring is your food, sleeping bag, personal gear and weapon. Hunters and their gear are packed in and out on horseback. Each hunt includes a mid-hunt camp check and killsite pickup if reachable by horseback. *If kill isnt reachable by horseback it is the responsibility of the hunter to assist in game packing.
  • Wrangler/Guide Package: This is the most economical package to provide you with the tools you need for high success. Each camp keeps 3 well-broke horses - one for the guide and two others to rotate between the hunters in camp to cover lots of graound in a day's time. A well-trained wrangler/guide will be in camp to feed, saddle and care for horses as well as provide the camp with hunting tips, location of hot spots and care for game. He can also help each hunter on a rotating basis. You furnish food for you and your wrangler/guide. *Wrangler/guide is in your camp to take care of horses and assist in locating wildlife. Your camp is responsible for feeding him. He is not your cook.
  • Full Service Package: A 2x1 fully guided hunt in one of our camps with horses, a camp jack, and food included. This hunt enables you to spend more time in the woods and less time in camp. It gives you a campjack to take care of the morning's breakfast as well as an evening meal and well-trained guide to improve your odds of success.

Other Important Information

  • A 1/2 deposit is required to book your hunt. All deposits rae 100% refundable until 90 days before the date of your hunt. After that there will be a refund only if the camp is filled. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • A minimum of 4 hunters per camp unless approved by EFO
  • A valid hunter safety card MUST be presented at the time of purchasing licenses by any person born after January 1, 1949. your hunter safety card MUST be carried at all times while hunting.
  • Bull elk tags for 2nd and 3rd rifle season are available over the counter. Rifle hunters must purchase their tags by midnight prior to their hunt.
  • Non-resident bull elk tag is $803; Non-resident mule deer tag is $481; Non-resident bear tag is $251. Outfitter is not responsible for any license increase.
  • All drop camp hunters are responsible for skinning and quartering of game and transportation of meat and trophies from road base camp.
  • Archery/Blackpowder, cow elk. the 1st and 4th rifle seasons and all deer tags are available by drawing only and must be applied for by April 1, 2025.
  • All hunters are responsible for transportation to road base camp.
  • All personal gear must be limited to two 35-pound duffel bags per person, not inlcuding sleeping bag and food.

Licenses Available by Phone (1-800-244-5613) and Internet (www.wildlife.state.co.us)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discriminiation in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family status. (Not all prhibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (Voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civigl Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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    East Fork Outfitters and Guides, LLC

    4346 Spohrs Road, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 or P.O. Box 2454 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

    Rich Cox: (970) 946-7725

    www.east-fork.com

    Colorado Outfitters License No. 1774

    Permitted in the San Juan National Forest

    Licensed - Bonded - Insured

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