Elk Creek Campground Curecanti National Recreation Area Colorado

24830 US Hwy 50
Gunnison, Colorado 81230
970-641-2337

Elk Creek Campground has 155 campsites and is located on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir (Gunnison River) within Curecanti National Recreation Area. The campground is open year round with reservations accepted mid May to mid September.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Loop D has 28 sites with electric hookups (50-amp). Each site also has a paved parking spur (25 to 50 feet), table, fire ring and grill. Fourteen sites are walk-to (tent only). Amenities include drinking water, vault and flush toilets, trash collection and a dump station. The Elk Creek Marina is also near the campground has has a boat ramp, trailer lot and other facilities. Cell service is fair in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include Ponderosa, Red Creek Group Site, Soap Creek, Lake Fork, East Elk Creek Group, Cimarron and Stevens Creek.

Elk Creek Campground – Area Recreation and Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding, water sports, swimming, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, stargazing and picnicking. Wildlife viewing can also be good in the area.

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Regions
Campsite Types
  • Camper Van
  • Electric Hookup
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
  • Walk-To
Season:

Year Round

Elevation:

7,580

# of Campsites:

155

# of RV Campsites:

28

Amenities
  • Amphitheater
  • BBQ Grills
  • Boat Launch/Ramp
  • Boat Trailer Lot
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service Fair
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electrical Hookup
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Marina
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Trash Collection
Activities
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Paddle boarding (SUP)
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Reservoir
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming
  • Water Skiing
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

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