About Elk Creek Campground
Number of accommodations: 142
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (1239)
What Guests Are Saying
Elk Creek Campground offers a peaceful and clean environment with friendly hosts and spacious, well-maintained sites. Campers appreciate the beautiful mountain views and the helpful visitor center staff. While some have noted the absence of drinking water and locked restrooms, the overall experience is positive, making it a favored spot for return visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Elk Creek Campground offers a peaceful and clean environment with friendly hosts and spacious, well-maintained sites. Campers appreciate the beautiful mountain views and the helpful visitor center staff. While some have noted the absence of drinking water and locked restrooms, the overall experience is positive, making it a favored spot for return visits.
Review Summary
SAMUEL K
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: B73, Loop: Loop B
Stayed here for one night. I had reserved spot B73, but upon arrival there were many open sites so we took B76. Parking was easy and the site was close to the water. The bathrooms had running water, were clean and well stocked. I would camp here again.
DAIKI K
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: A39, Loop: Loop A
there were nice location,ranger was kind There are almost no mosquitoes.i love that place!
DAIKI K
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: A39, Loop: Loop A
there were nice location,ranger was kind There are almost no mosquitoes.i love that place!
DAIKI K
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: A39, Loop: Loop A
there were nice location,ranger was kind There are almost no mosquitoes.i love that place!
Justin O
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: Loop A
An absolutely beautiful campground. We were right on the water, so it was very windy in the afternoons. The service was amazing, the rangers at the visitors center and doing the events at the amphitheater were absolutely wonderful, the camp hosts were very friendly. We would definitely stay at this campground again
Justin O
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: Loop A
An absolutely beautiful campground. We were right on the water, so it was very windy in the afternoons. The service was amazing, the rangers at the visitors center and doing the events at the amphitheater were absolutely wonderful, the camp hosts were very friendly. We would definitely stay at this campground again
Justin O
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: Loop A
An absolutely beautiful campground. We were right on the water, so it was very windy in the afternoons. The service was amazing, the rangers at the visitors center and doing the events at the amphitheater were absolutely wonderful, the camp hosts were very friendly. We would definitely stay at this campground again
Rick R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: D19, Loop: Loop D
This visit was uneventful. Uneventful is always good, could be better, could be worse.
Registration was a snap, no issues. I figured out how to get around on recreation.gov last year.
The site was empty and clean when I arrived. I expected nothing less.
I always like when camp hosts stop by, say hi, introduce themselves, and offer some assistance if needed. I do everything from my wheel chair. I did not have any difficulty getting around in my chair.
The "D" loop will be one of our regular stops when we are passing through the area.
Rick R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: D19, Loop: Loop D
This visit was uneventful. Uneventful is always good, could be better, could be worse.
Registration was a snap, no issues. I figured out how to get around on recreation.gov last year.
The site was empty and clean when I arrived. I expected nothing less.
I always like when camp hosts stop by, say hi, introduce themselves, and offer some assistance if needed. I do everything from my wheel chair. I did not have any difficulty getting around in my chair.
The "D" loop will be one of our regular stops when we are passing through the area.
Rick R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: D19, Loop: Loop D
This visit was uneventful. Uneventful is always good, could be better, could be worse.
Registration was a snap, no issues. I figured out how to get around on recreation.gov last year.
The site was empty and clean when I arrived. I expected nothing less.
I always like when camp hosts stop by, say hi, introduce themselves, and offer some assistance if needed. I do everything from my wheel chair. I did not have any difficulty getting around in my chair.
The "D" loop will be one of our regular stops when we are passing through the area.
Location Elk Creek Campground
Address:
24830 Us Hwy 50
Gunnison, CO, 81230
United States
Elk Creek is located off of US Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, along Blue Mesa reservoir.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.4678 / -107.176
Elevation: 2296 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- All watercraft must be inspected for invasive species before launching.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Quiet hours are in effect.
- The campground is located at a high elevation and visitors should take precautions.
Wildlife & food storage
- Visitors must take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
