Elk Creek Campground
Elk Creek Campground is a national park campground in Colorado. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Colorado
- Coordinates
- 38.46778, -107.17583
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Visitor Center, Water Sports, 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 Elk Creek Campground
Overview Elk Creek Campground is on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir. The lake is Colorado's largest body of water with 96 miles of shoreline and the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the United States. Elk Creek Campground is located off of US HWY 50 -15 miles west of Gunnison Co. at Mile Marker 142. The campground is part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, which was named after a Ute Indian chief of the mid-19th century. The Elk Creek area is a hub for water based activities year round. Recreation 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. Facilities Campfire programs are in full swing during the summer months. Cell phone service is limited. Electric hookups are in Loop D for both 30 and 50 amps. Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Iola boat ramps are OPEN for the season. Natural Features 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. It spans three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River. These include the Crystal Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir and Blue Mesa. Nearby Attractions Visit the Cimarron Rail Exhibit to see
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
- 273 designated routes (245 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Elk Creek Campground | National park campground | 0.2 mi | $12–$34 | — |
| East Elk Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| East Elk Creek Group Campsite | National park campground | 1.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Dry Gulch Campground | Private campground | 1.4 mi | $16 | — |
| Cebolla Creek | Private campground | 1.8 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.