US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National park in Gunnison County, Colorado. Run by National Parks Service.
| Operator | National Parks Service |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Park Service (Curecanti National Recreation Area) |
| Campsites | 150 |
| Site types | 51 rv no electric, 45 standard, no electric, 38 standard, electric, 16 tent only no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 34 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 62 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Campfires allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (970) 641-2337 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Elk Creek Campground before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Elk Creek Campground is in Gunnison County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.