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Colorado
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Inside Curecanti National Recreation Area
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ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND
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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 railcars and the last remaining railroad trestle on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison route. Charges & Cancellations
RED CREEK GROUP SITE
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Colorado.
STEVENS CREEK CAMPGROUND
~8 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Colorado.
LAKE FORK CAMPGROUND
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Colorado.
Elk Creek Campground
~0 min drive
Well-equipped Colorado campground with electric hookups and full amenities for RV and tent camping.
East Elk Creek Campground
~2 min drive
Mountain campground along Elk Creek in Colorado's wilderness.
EAST ELK CREEK GROUP CAMPSITE
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Colorado.
Dry Gulch Campground
~2 min drive
A rustic Colorado campground with basic amenities and first-come, first-served camping.
Cebolla Creek
~3 min drive
Mountain campground along Cebolla Creek offering peaceful wilderness camping in Colorado.
Red Creek Campground
~5 min drive
Colorado mountain campground with picnic tables for comfortable outdoor dining and recreation.
Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch
~5 min drive
Ranch-style campground in Colorado offering scenic mountain views and outdoor recreation access.
