Soap Creek Campground Curecanti National Recreation Area Colorado

County Road 721E / Forest Road 824
Gunnison, Colorado 81230
970 641-2337

Lat / Long:

38.54654431, -107.31555

Soap Creek Campground has 21 campsites and is located along Soap Creek in a beautiful canyon near Blue Mesa Reservoir. It also provides easy access to the southern trails of West Elk Wilderness.

All campsites are first-come first-serve. The campground is generally open late May to late September. Amenities include water (hand pump), vault toilets and trash collection. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 40 feet). Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill. Equestrian capers can also use the horse corrals and bins adjacent to the campground. Cell service is not available in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include Ponderosa and Lake Fork.

Soap 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.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Regions

• Creek
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Rocky Mountains

Campsite Types

• Camper Van
• Equestrian
• Primitive
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian Facilities
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing