Stevens Creek Campground

The San Juan Mountains are visible from areas of Curecanti
RV's at Stevens Creek Campground with a view of Blue Mesa Reservoir in the background
A campsite on the lake at Stevens Creek Campground with clouds in a blue sky
Stevens Creek Campground
A Hedgehog cactus blooms after a winter with a healthy snowpack.

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About Stevens Creek Campground

Stevens Creek Campground lies on the north shore at the eastern end of Blue Mesa Reservoir. This is the closest campground to the town of Gunnison, CO. Popular with boaters, Stevens Creek has easy access to the reservoir. It is very sunny and bright, and the scent of sagebrush adds to the camping experience. A bit downstream is the Morrow Point Reservoir and the Crystal Reservoir, both surrounded by the steep cliffs of the Black Canyon.

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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

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Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
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On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
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Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch

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Reviews (71)

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

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Bill Ducat

Bill Ducat

May 24, 2018

5

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.

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Location Stevens Creek Campground

Address:
29130 Hwy 50
Gunnison, CO, 81230
United States

Highway access

Stevens Creek Campground is accessible via US Hwy 50, located 12 miles west of Gunnison, CO.

Elevation: 2310 feet

Distance to downtown

12 mi drive to downtown Gunnison (about 17 min)

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: August 24, 2026

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