Elk Creek Campground
Hosted by National Park Service
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Elk Creek Campground is on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water, with 96 miles of shoreline and the largest Kokanee salmon fishery in the United States. The campground is located off US Highway 50, 15 miles west of Gunnison at Mile Marker 142, and is part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, named after a Ute Indian chief of the mid-19th century. The Elk Creek area is a hub for water-based activities year round. Anglers delight in catching salmon and rainbow trout, while water sports fans find excitement in windsurfing and water skiing. Swimming is permitted throughout the 20-mile-long reservoir, and birders can find bald eagles here year round. The Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Iola boat ramps are open for the season, and campfire programs are in full swing during the summer months. Electric hookups are in Loop D, for both 30 and 50 amps. Cell phone service is limited. At an altitude of 7,540 feet, Elk Creek is surrounded by a vast expanse of sagebrush. Trees are minimal because the reservoir gets less than 12 inches of rain a year. Curecanti National Recreation Area is sandwiched between the towns of Montrose and Gunnison, Colorado, and spans three reservoirs named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River: Crystal Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir and Blue Mesa. Visit the Cimarron Rail Exhibit to see railcars and the last remaining railroad trestle on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison route.
- Pet friendly
Location
A01
Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 25
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
Campsites150
Gunnison, CO
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Amenities
BBQ
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Fire pits
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved
Max vehicle length
Typically 30 ft, up to 52 ft
Site length
Typically 39 ft, up to 77 ft
Site width
Typically 16 ft, up to 24 ft
Proximity to water
Lakefront
Hike-in distance
Typically 99 ft, up to 250 ft
RV
Typically 22 ft, up to 50 ft
Small tent
Tent
Typically 46 ft, up to 52 ft
Trailer
Typically 30 ft, up to 50 ft
Vehicle
Biking
Boating
Camping
Day Use Area
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Interpretive Programs
Swimming Site
Visitor Center
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing
Rules & policies
Check-in
1:00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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