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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
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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
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⛺ A23, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ A24, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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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
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⛺ A27, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ A28, Loop: Loop A
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⛺ A29, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ A30, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A31, Loop: Loop A
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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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🚐 B64, 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
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⛺ B73, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B74, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ B75, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B76, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B77, Loop: Loop B
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⛺ B78, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ B79, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B80, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B81, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B82, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 B87, Loop: Loop B
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🚐 C100, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C101, Loop: Loop C
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🚐 C106, 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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🚐 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
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🚐 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
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$34.00
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🚐 D10, Loop: Loop D
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$34.00
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🚐 D11, Loop: Loop D
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🚐 D12, Loop: Loop D
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🚐 D13, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D14, Loop: Loop D
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🚐 D15, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 D16, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D17, Loop: Loop D
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$34.00
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🚐 D18, Loop: Loop D
50 Amp · Electric Only
$34.00
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🚐 D19, Loop: Loop D
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$34.00
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🚐 D20, Loop: Loop D
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$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%
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9

David C

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: Loop A

4

We live in the area and went to Elk Creek for a weekend getaway. Nice location and clean campsite. We were in the non-electric. Site was good for our 35 ft Class-A. Neighbors were quiet. Will visit again.

Christina K

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: Loop A

5

Excellent campground with easy access to the reservoir. A few sandy spots for swimming. Flushing toilets and nice space in between campsites for a little privacy. Lots of things to do in the area, too. Gunnison is an easy drive so you can stock up on anything you forgot or run out of while camping. We have been here several times and continue to return because it's the best we've found for family camping.

Pamela H

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January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: D03, Loop: Loop D

5

CG was quiet, restrooms clean, just a great experience.

Brian R

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January 9, 2020 • Stayed at: D28, Loop: Loop D

5

Stayed in D loop. Great views and very clean. Bathrooms could use a make over. Hosts were nice and helpful.

ricky s

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December 22, 2019 • Stayed at: A12, Loop: Loop A

4

The showers are deplorable will not come back but the views were awesome

Katerina B

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December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: A32, Loop: Loop A

3

The site was clean, bathrooms needs huge amount of upgrades and more available showers near the restrooms. Ice and firewood are not as available. So if you travel be prepared and don't be surprised having to go into town.

Charles O

Verified

December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: Loop A

5

Stayed for 2 days and nights and the campground was quiet at nite and no generators. The camp site was clean and so were the restrooms. The camp host was polite and courteous. One thing I wish was available was electrical near the restroom to plug in and air up air mattress instead of having to hike all the way up the camp host area and use their electricity. Fishing was terrible and has been for 20 years due to the Lake Trout which were introduced. Size of trout and salmon are smaller. Think a great fishery was destroyed with the Lake trout being introduced.

Daniel B

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December 18, 2019 • Stayed at: D26, Loop: Loop D

5

The sites on D-loop at Elk Creek are excellent. The sites offer 50 amp electric service, and the pads are both wide and flat making it very easy to level your rig.

Anonymous

5

{"text"=>"Initially had 1 single reservation at elk creek Marina for a kayak. We needed another tandem and the very nice employees recommended Lake Fork and switched our reservation for us. We loved the relaxed atmosphere at the boat houses and all our questions were answered before we pushed off. Was happy to board kayak from the shore vs the dock. Loved our time and would go again in a heartbeat! Would recommend this activity!", "languageCode"=>"en"}

Google Maps

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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