RV site details
- Electric
- Big rigs
From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list dump or sewer service. Call (970) 641-2337 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND
ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND is a public campground in GUNNISON, CO. It has 153 campsites. 143 sites can be reserved. 10 sites are first come, first served.
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. The campground is part of the Curecanti National 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. 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.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-in, Back-In, Pull-Through, and Paved
Location
24830 US Hwy 50, GUNNISON, CO 81230
About 37 miles east of Montrose, CO
Elevation 7,535 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND in a setting associated with beach or coast, creek, lake or reservoir, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing, Water Sports, and Hunting among the recreation options at or near this GUNNISON campground.