East Elk Creek Group Campsite

23935 Hwy 50, Gunnison, Colorado, United States
A blazing campfire at Elk Creek Campground
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Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About East Elk Creek Group Campsite

Invite family and friends to East Elk for an active group camping experience surrounded by rugged and stark mountains. The campground is perched on the tranquil East Elk Creek, which allows for water activities without the commotion of the reservoir. Enjoy time picnicking, kayaking, fishing or exploring wildlife.

Activities & Attractions

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Fishing

Fishing

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Kayaking

Kayaking

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Water Activities

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Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
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Reviews (1)

What Guests Are Saying

The East Elk Creek Group Campsite is well-loved by visitors. Many appreciate its features, but there is a desire for the showers to be operational again. Suggestions for improvements, particularly regarding the showers, have been raised.

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Kathy B

August 23, 2024

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Love this spot. It would be great if the showers at Elk Creek were operational again. Is there anything that can be done to make that happen?

Location & Directions for East Elk Creek Group Campsite

23935 Hwy 50, Gunnison, CO 81230 United States

Elevation: 2,323 ft

Getting There

East Elk Creek Group campground is located off of US Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, on the north side of the highway approximately 1/2 mi (.5 mi) west of Elk Creek.

Nearest town

Gunnison, CO - 17 mi

About 21 min to downtown

Highway access

East Elk Creek Group Campsite is accessible via US Highway 50, located approximately 1/2 mile from the campground.

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