Elk Creek Campground
Elk Creek Campground is a national park campground in Colorado. The published nightly fee is $12–$34.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 38.46742, -107.17207
- Nightly fee
- $12–$34
- Map
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- Reservations
- Book with the operator
- Website
- www.nps.gov/cure/planyourvisit/camp_elk_creek.htm
- Phone
- (970) 641-2337
Amenities
- Potable water (seasonal)
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - seasonal; Vault Toilets - year round)
- Dump station (seasonal)
- Cell reception (per NPS)
- Trash collection
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Elk Creek Campground
Elk Creek Campground is located 16 miles west of Gunnison on U.S. Highway 50 on the shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir. We recommend making reservations prior to coming to Curecanti because cell service may be unavailable. All sites can be reserved and can be made the same day. All types of camping from tents to large RVs can be accommodated. Very few sites have trees. This is the only campground with electricity (Loop D only) at Curecanti. Elevation: 7540 feet
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Elkhorn RV Park · 31 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 276 designated routes (248 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Elk Creek Campground | National park campground | 0.2 mi | — | Electric |
| East Elk Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| East Elk Creek Group Campsite | National park campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Dry Gulch Campground | Private campground | 1.5 mi | $16 | — |
| Cebolla Creek | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.