East Elk Creek Group Campsite
East Elk Creek Group Campsite is a national park campground in Colorado. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 38.48556, -107.17222
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 970-641-2337
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About East Elk Creek Group Campsite
Overview Invite family and friends to East Elk for an active group camping experience surrounded by rugged and stark mountains. The campground is perched on the tranquil East Elk Creek, which allows for water activities without the commotion of the reservoir. Enjoy time picnicking, kayaking, fishing or exploring wildlife. Recreation The campground is set just off of the windsurfing area in the Cebolla Basin. It's an ideal location for avid windsurfers. It's also great for canoeing and hiking. Try the Dillon Pinnacles Trail for the nearest hiking trail. Visit Curecanti's hiking web page for details. Facilities This is a group campsite accommodating a minimum of 9 people up to a maiximum 50 people. The boat ramp and inspection station are less than a mile away at Elk Creek. Natural Features East Elk Creek sits at an altitude of 7,800 feet, just off the Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area. The reservoir is surrounded by scenic mountains and is home to the largest population of Kokanee land locked salmon in the state of Colorado. The other two reservoirs in the recreation area, Crystal Reservoir and Morrow Point Reservoir, are surrounded by high rising cliffs. Nearby Attractions Charges & Cancellations
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Elkhorn RV Park · 32 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 260 designated routes (239 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elk Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Dry Gulch Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | $16 | — |
| Elk Creek Campground | National park campground | 1.2 mi | — | Electric |
| Elk Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Elk Creek Campground | National park campground | 1.3 mi | $12–$34 | — |
| Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch | RV park | 2.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.