Elk Creek Campground is located 16 miles west of Gunnison on U.S. Highway 50 on the shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir. All types of camping from tents to large RVs can be accommodated at Elk Creek, but note that there are very few sites with trees. This is the only campground with electricity (Loop D only) at Curecanti. Reservations are strongly recommended for Loop D in the summer months. First-come first-served sites are usually available, but may be hard to find on summer holiday weekends.
Campers using the walk-in tent sites are allowed one vehicle. All other campsites are allowed two primary recreational camping units per site (car, pickup, motorhome, pop-up trailer, in which people are sleeping). If space allows, the following may also be at the site: tents, boats trailer, vehicles not used for sleeping. Please note that overnight parking is not available at the Elk Creek Visitor Center.
| Open: |
All year |
| Sites: |
160 |
| Accessible Sites: |
yes |
| Water: |
yes, mid-May to mid-September |
| Flush Toilets: |
yes, mid-May to mid-September |
| Vault Toilets: |
yes |
| Electric Hookups: |
yes, Loop D only |
| Dump Station: |
yes |
| Showers: |
out of order |
| Tables & Fire Grates: |
yes |
| Visitor Center: |
yes |
| Ranger Programs: |
yes |
| Marina: |
yes, mid-May to early September |
| Restaurant: |
yes, mid-May to early September |
| Boat Ramp: |
yes |
| Fish Cleaning Station: |
yes |
| Elevation: |
7540 feet |
* Showers are operated by our concessionair and are not included in camping fees.
