About Stevens Creek Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Restrooms
Waterfront
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Views and Setting
- View
- Waterfront
Reviews (77)
What Guests Are Saying
Stevens Creek Campground offers spacious sites and stunning views, with clean facilities and friendly hosts who are helpful and knowledgeable. Reviewers appreciated the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained restrooms, and the enjoyable experience for families, including activities like fishing and biking. However, some guests noted the lack of shade, windiness, and challenges with the new reservation system as minor drawbacks.
What Guests Are Saying
Stevens Creek Campground offers spacious sites and stunning views, with clean facilities and friendly hosts who are helpful and knowledgeable. Reviewers appreciated the quiet atmosphere, well-maintained restrooms, and the enjoyable experience for families, including activities like fishing and biking. However, some guests noted the lack of shade, windiness, and challenges with the new reservation system as minor drawbacks.
Review Summary
Margalit G
August 9, 2020
Picked this campsite because of its closeness to the reservoir. Reserved campsite 10, got there and it was FULL of red ants. You couldn't even walk anywhere without ants crawling up your legs. Campsite 9,10,11 and I think 12 are all like this so DO NOT BOOK. It confuses me how they wouldn't just close those sites. Luckily we were able to camp in a site where someone had left a day early.
Joe K
August 1, 2020
The views are beautiful, we had a solid trip! Caught a trout! We will be back.
Nick Y
July 26, 2020
Great spot to stay a couple nights to check out Gunnison and Black Canyon NP. Little shade, be prepared for that. Enjoy the water at day, star gazing at night.
Betsy O
June 23, 2020
We stayed 2 nights at Steven's Creek Campground and it got the job done, it's a good campground if you have lots of water activities to do, otherwise not much to do at the actual campground itself. We did find a spot just up the road to hang out on the reservoir/river which was nice. We were just in a tent so when it got windy we were very exposed, but lasted through the storm. We did Hermit's Rest Trail down to the Gunnison river, just a 45 min drive from the campground. Also close proximity to Gunnison so we went into town for some food/to walk around. Would go back if I had a boat or something to do on the water, but not just for camping/hiking probably.
Olena B
January 15, 2020
Our campground had a sign that it’s a natural habitat for red ants. We have little kids, so we didn’t even stay. The next campsite was right on top of that one too. We didn’t even stay, we went to the next campsite, elk creek (?), that one was great, and hosts simply switched our reservation which was absolutely amazing!
James D
January 12, 2020
primitive but nice. Nothing fancy , just the basic paved parking space.Nice view, never over crowded.
Bill Ducat
May 24, 2018
If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive place to camp on your way across Colorado, this is a good option. Sites are fairly level with nice tables and fire pits, and the views of the Lake & sunset are great. Plenty of space for a motorhome and Jeep in the site. Pit toilets (I think, but I did not use) and some scattered water faucets are the only facilities, but if you are self contained, this is a nice option. They have a boat ramp as well, but I can’t speak to that since we are not hauling a boat.
Location & Directions for Stevens Creek Campground
29130 Hwy 50, Gunnison, CO 81230 United States
Elevation: 2,310 ft
Getting There
Stevens Creek campground is located off of US Hwy 50, 12 mi (11.8 mi) west of Gunnison, CO.
Highway access
Stevens Creek Campground is accessible via US Hwy 50, located 12 miles west of Gunnison, CO.
Policies & Rules
General
- Stevens Creek Campground has no electric hookups.
- Upon arrival to the boat ramp and before launching, all watercraft will be inspected and certified Zebra and Quagga Mussel free. Inspection stations are located at the Elk Creek and Lake Fork boat ramps during peak seasons (May through October). The boat ramp and inspection station at Stevens Creek are closed at this time. Visit Curecanti's Boat Ramps web page for more details.
- This is a high elevation facility (7540 feet/2298 m). Learn about how to "Take it Easy at Altitude" and more on the parks' Safety web page.
- Quiet Hours are.
- Cell phone coverage is limited.
- The fish cleaning station is open during peak seasons.
- 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 .
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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