| Location | Gunnison, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $24–$34/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (378 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 62 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | electric |
| Electrical service | 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 126 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Colorado RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Elk Creek Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights80 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights18 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights78 sites open for every night · from $24/night
Elk Creek Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Gunnison. It lists 126 RV or RV/tent sites and 16 tent sites for rigs up to 62 ft. 27 sites have electric. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site D06 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D23 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D08 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D17 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site A19 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D20 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site D22 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site A32 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 143 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A02 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A03 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A04 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A05 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A06 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A07 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A09 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A10 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A11 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (378 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“The camongrounds were clean and quite. The bathrooks were spotless”
“Early autumn is a good time for camping.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 62 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
24830 US Hwy 50
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Perched on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir, Elk Creek Campground sits at 7,540 feet in a wide sagebrush landscape where trees are sparse and precipitation averages under 12 inches a year so expect open skies more than shady campsites. The campground fronts Colorado's largest body of water (Blue Mesa has about 96 miles of shoreline and supports the country's largest kokanee salmon fishery), and its 150 sites are split to suit a range of setups: 72 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents, 62 RV-only sites and 16 tent-only sites. Sites are arranged in four loops Loop A has 53 sites, Loop B 40, Loop C 30 and Loop D 27 with electric hookups located in Loop D (both 30- and 50-amp service available); there is an additional $6 electricity attribute fee for standard electric sites. Practical notes: cell phone service is limited here, campfire programs run through the summer, and the Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Iola boat ramps are open for the season. Elk Creek functions as a water-sports hub for Curecanti National Recreation Area and the Upper Gunnison basin: anglers chase kokanee salmon and rainbow trout, windsurfers and water-skiers find steady stretches of open water, and paddlers and kayakers can explore the reservoir's coves and firmer currents. Swimming is permitted throughout the roughly 20-mile-long reservoir, and birders can spot bald eagles year-round along the shoreline. Beyond water activities, Curecanti supports a broad range of outdoor pursuits auto touring, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing are all part of the local mix while nearby attractions include the Cimarron Rail Exhibit and the last remaining railroad trestle on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison route. If you plan to visit, confirm current reservation and cancellation rules before you go and come prepared for an exposed, high-desert lakeshore with minimal tree cover.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| ✓ |
| $24 |
| A12 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A13 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A14 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A15 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A16 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A17 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A18 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A19 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A20 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A21 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A22 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A23 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A24 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A25 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A26 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A27 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A28 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A29 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A30 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A31 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A32 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A33 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A34 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A35 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A36 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A37 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A38 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A39 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A40 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| A41 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Elk Creek Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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