Elk Creek Campground
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Write a Review Elk Creek Rd. Gunnison, CO 81230 970-641-2337 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.4673, -107.1721
Overview of Elk Creek Campground
Last Price Paid: $16
Reported by HagePhoto on 10/13/2021
Longest RV Reported: 45 feet (Class C)
Reported by CindyM on 9/15/2021
Number of Sites 160
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 7,545 ft / 2,299 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes







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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 970.641.2337
DnDMatthews asked on 4/29/2021
Can anyone tell me what the showers are like at Elk Creek Campground?
Dee asked on 6/11/2020
How safe is the campground? Can u get cell service anywhere in the campground? Wildlife sightings? How close toget...
Reviews of Elk Creek Campground 15 people have reviewed this location.
“Wonky Cell Service - Packed Campground”
Reviewed 6/25/2022
Days stayed: | 2 |
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This campground is a decent location to Gunnison, but boy was it packed and with lots of groups so it was fairly loud. Also my cell phone was constantly going from 4 bars to 0. I never had consistent cell service. Overall, it was fine for a couple nights, but not sure I'd go back. Only if I was in the area, but I might try another ... more
This campground is a decent location to Gunnison, but boy was it packed and with lots of groups so it was fairly loud. Also my cell phone was constantly going from 4 bars to 0. I never had consistent cell service.
Overall, it was fine for a couple nights, but not sure I'd go back. Only if I was in the area, but I might try another campground.
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“Campground Base to Explore Curecanti NRA”
Reviewed 10/13/2021
Nightly rate: | $16 |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
Site Number: | 126 |
We decided to set-up here at the CG after checking out a couple dispersed options close by. Good sites with asphalt pad, fire ring and table. Bathrooms with running water on site. Water spigot for filling jugs in CG and full dump station near entrance. Fully exposed to sun and winds (we got both). We enjoyed day hikes and the reservoir... more
We decided to set-up here at the CG after checking out a couple dispersed options close by. Good sites with asphalt pad, fire ring and table. Bathrooms with running water on site. Water spigot for filling jugs in CG and full dump station near entrance. Fully exposed to sun and winds (we got both). We enjoyed day hikes and the reservoir during our week. Much of the NPS facilities were under construction, so limited VC and showers were not available.
HagePhoto would stay here again
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“Large, clean campsites”
Reviewed 9/15/2021
Nightly rate: | $14 |
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Site Number: | D loop |
There are 4 loops, only D has electric. Water and dump on site in a separate area. Loved the nightly ranger programs.
CindyM would stay here again
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“Good views of the lake!”
Reviewed 8/17/2021
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | A16 |
Wide open space with few trees but nice views of the reservoir and mesas. Pretty crowded on the weekends. We would come here again
Jim would stay here again
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“Update/Correction”
Reviewed 9/12/2020
Nightly rate: | $14 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | D17 |
Actually Sites near D15 probably have the most road noise. I was confused about which way the numbers went around. Sorry!
Karen would stay here again
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“Site D1 has less road noise”
Reviewed 9/11/2020
Nightly rate: | $14 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | D17 |
Loop D has electric and with a senior pass was $14. Our site had road noise but the worst would be maybe D20 - D22. Loop C is also fairly close to the highway. Loops A and B are far from the highway. I’m not sure which loops are for RV’s other than this one but there are non-electric RV sites. This is a very nice park. Bathrooms were c... more
Loop D has electric and with a senior pass was $14. Our site had road noise but the worst would be maybe D20 - D22. Loop C is also fairly close to the highway. Loops A and B are far from the highway. I’m not sure which loops are for RV’s other than this one but there are non-electric RV sites. This is a very nice park. Bathrooms were clean, but I didn’t find showers. (This place is huge so I didn’t explore the whole campground.) There aren’t many trees but I did see deer tracks and a lot of birds. It’s a very open area and of course, water is nearby.
Karen would stay here again
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“Good campground ”
Reviewed 6/14/2020
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | D4 |
We stayed 3 nights and liked the campground. We had electric but no water or sewer. They do provide a dump station with potable water. The campground has water access and great views. We were there in first part of June and it was windy in the afternoons.
MBoucher would stay here again
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“Great campground but bad cell connectivity”
Reviewed 10/6/2019
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | D7 |
Stayed for 4 nights in early October 2019. Campground was very clean and pretty sparse when I arrived on a Wednesday in the first week of October, which was nice. More people arrived on Friday for the weekend but the place was still probably only 25% full, and only in Loop D, which has electric hookups. Sites are level and all include ... more
Stayed for 4 nights in early October 2019. Campground was very clean and pretty sparse when I arrived on a Wednesday in the first week of October, which was nice. More people arrived on Friday for the weekend but the place was still probably only 25% full, and only in Loop D, which has electric hookups. Sites are level and all include a picnic table and fire pit.
A huge pro is that you are right next to the reservoir and have easy access to all kinds of activities there: fishing, boating, SUPing/kayaking, etc. There's even a sand beach.
One negative is connectivity. Verizon signal was pretty bad here, so I had to "commute" to Gunnison and work at the library or McDonald's for wifi. My booster didn't work well enough for me to get a fast signal here. It's about a 25-minute drive one way to Gunnison, so not incredibly close.
Another watch-out if you come late in the season: the dump station was still open when I left but they shut the water off without putting up any signage, so I had to go elsewhere to rinse and refill with potable water.
The Native Tourist would stay here again
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“Overall positive experience in Elk Creek and will recommend to family & friends.”
Reviewed 9/25/2019
Nightly rate: | $14 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | D Loop |
Nice campground with concrete pads, the bathroom was clean but did not have showers in D loop and the showers available within the campground were not clean.The NPS places the responsibility of clean showers on an outside vendor, time for a new vendor! Located next to Hwy. 50 however, little to no noise at campsite. Many destinations ... more
Nice campground with concrete pads, the bathroom was clean but did not have showers in D loop and the showers available within the campground were not clean.The NPS places the responsibility of clean showers on an outside vendor, time for a new vendor! Located next to Hwy. 50 however, little to no noise at campsite. Many destinations within short drives of the campground to experience. Electricity is available at the campsites and potable water available at the dump station.
KOC would stay here again
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“Beautiful”
Reviewed 9/16/2019
Nightly rate: | $13 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | D58 |
Uncrowded in September with beautiful views. Chamisa was blooming throughout the campground.
Artzdeb would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- ADA Accessible
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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