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Elk Creek Campground

24830 Us Hwy 50, Gunnison, Colorado, United States

Warning

General

The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Dramatic Dark Clouds over a Butte form the backdrop of Elk Creek Campground
Elk Creek Campground
A camper's pet dog rests on a dog bed and chews a toy at Elk Creek Campground
Elk Creek Campground
Tent Campers admire the Blue Mesa Reservoir shore from Elk Creek Campground

About Elk Creek Campground

Elk Creek Campground is on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir. The lake is Colorado's largest body of water with 96 miles of shoreline and the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the United States. Elk Creek Campground is located off of US HWY 50 -15 miles west of Gunnison Co. at Mile Marker 142. The campground is part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, which was named after a Ute Indian chief of the mid-19th century.  The Elk Creek area is a hub for water based activities year round.

Number of accommodations: 142

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Sites & Availability

142 Sites Available

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🚐 A01, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$24.00
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🚐 A02, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A03, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A04, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A05, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A06, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A07, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A08, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A09, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A10, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A11, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A12, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A13, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A14, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A15, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A16, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A17, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A18, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A19, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A20, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A21, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A22, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
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⛺ A23, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
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⛺ A24, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
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⛺ A25, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ A26, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
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⛺ A27, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ A28, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ A29, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ A30, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 A31, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
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🚐 A32, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A33, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A34, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A35, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A36, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A37, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A38, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A39, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A40, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A41, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A42, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A43, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A44, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A45, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A46, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A47, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A48, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A49, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A50, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A51, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A52, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A53, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 B56, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B57, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B58, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B59, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B60, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B61, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B62, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B63, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B64, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B65, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B66, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B67, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B68, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B69, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B70, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B71, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B72, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
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⛺ B73, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
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⛺ B74, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ B75, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ B76, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ B77, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ B78, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ B79, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 B80, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
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🚐 B81, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B82, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B83, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B84, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B85, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B86, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B87, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B88, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B89, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B90, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B91, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B94, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B95, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 C100, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C101, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C102, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C103, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C104, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C105, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C106, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C107, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C108, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C109, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C110, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C111, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C114, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C120, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C122, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C123, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C124, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C125, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C126, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C127, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C128, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C129, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C98, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C99, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 D01, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
/ per night
🚐 D02, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D03, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D04, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D05, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D06, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D07, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D08, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D10, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D11, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D12, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D13, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D14, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D15, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D16, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D17, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D18, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D19, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D20, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D21, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D22, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D23, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D24, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D25, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D26, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D27, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D28, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
/ per night

Reviews (399)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Elk Creek Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with clean facilities, including spotless bathrooms and helpful camp hosts. Many visitors appreciate the stunning views, quiet atmosphere, and excellent ranger programs, especially for stargazing. While some amenities like water and trash availability were limited during the off-season, overall feedback highlights it as a highly recommended spot for camping and outdoor activities.

Review Summary

4.5
399 reviews
5
63.9%
255
4
24.3%
97
3
7.0%
28
2
2.5%
10
1
2.3%
9

Michael P

Verified

August 19, 2021 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: Loop A

5

Excellent campground. We went mid week and the tent camping only sites were empty. There were a lot of mosquitos so bring spray!

Richard G

Verified

August 14, 2021 • Stayed at: D12, Loop: Loop D

1

The site I stayed at D12 was ridiculously bad. I was bombarded by every flying insect known to man especially gnats. The next nights at different campsites in elk creek no bugs whatsoever. There was probably something dead there or people were doing their business close to the site. It wasnt nature I think that site was poisoned.

Charles D

Verified

August 12, 2021 • Stayed at: A46, Loop: Loop A

4

Letha O

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August 12, 2021 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: Loop A

5

Convenient stop on our re-route with I-70 closed

Charlie C

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August 10, 2021 • Stayed at: D01, Loop: Loop D

4

The campground itself was good and had a good view of the mountains, etc. Unfortunately, as soon as we had docked we had to leave due to the Hwy 50 closure situation which would have blocked us from travelling to Montrose the next day had we stayed overnight (the campground SHOULD advise travelers about this if they haven't already). Campground was good but our situation made it impossible to stay.

Gladys F

Verified

August 6, 2021 • Stayed at: B89, Loop: Loop B

5

This is 0ne of my Favorite.. At 1st you think you won’t like it because there are just some few trees. But you get an Awesome breeze & the Restrooms were very Clean, Thanks to Mr. MacFadden ?
the Camp Host
Ms. Brenda Moore, was very Helpful & informative.. this Campground is also a short drive to Gunnison if you need to stock up On supplies

Robin C

Verified

August 6, 2021 • Stayed at: A36, Loop: Loop A

5

Beautiful place and the camp host, Brenda has been so helpful, our truck broke down and she helped us move to the emergency space and just been so compassionate to our circumstances.
Thank you all for your help!

Coffi R

Verified

August 6, 2021 • Stayed at: D07, Loop: Loop D

5

Facilities were clean and working. Campground and marina staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend this location for a camping/fishing getaway. Don't forget to check out the nightly ranger presentations.

Steve B

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August 1, 2021 • Stayed at: D12, Loop: Loop D

5

Loved Curecanti. The high desert was a new experience. The distance between campsites was the best. And Ranger Robin gave excellent directions.

Howard I

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July 23, 2021 • Stayed at: D10, Loop: Loop D

3

Nice spot. This trip went fine but the trip before someone stole two of are camp chairs we left at are spot while we went fishing.
Seems there are those type were ever you go any more.

Location Elk Creek Campground

Address:
24830 Us Hwy 50
Gunnison, CO, 81230
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.4678 / -107.176

Elevation: 2296 feet

Map of Elk Creek Campground location at Gunnison, CO, United States
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Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Upon arrival and before launching, all watercraft must be inspected and certified as Zebra and Quagga Mussel free. Inspection stations are located at the Elk Creek and Lake Fork boat ramps during peak seasons (May through October). Please visit Curecanti's Boat Ramps page for details.
General

Quiet Hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 
General

This facility is at a high elevation (7535 feet/2297 m). Learn about how to "Take it Easy at Altitude" and more on the parks' Safety web page. 
General

STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES . Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood . CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center .

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

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