contact-details

  • Phone Number: (970) 641-2337 Voice

  • Email Address: cure_info@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Cost: 24.00
Description: The nightly camping fee for non-electric sites in Loops A, B, and C at Elk Creek is $24.00. Title: Non-Electric Camping Fee
Cost: 12.00
Description: Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee for non-electric sites at Elk Creek with valid passes is $12.00. Title: Non-Electric Senior / Access Camping Fee
Cost: 34.00
Description: The nightly camping fee for sites with electricity (Loops C and D) at Elk Creek is $34.00. Title: Electricity Camping Fee
Cost: 17.00
Description: Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee for electric sites (Loops C and D) at Elk Creek with valid passes is $17.00. Title: Electricity Senior / Access Camping Fee

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 111

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 49

About

Elk Creek Campground is located 16 miles west of Gunnison on U.S. Highway 50 on the shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir. We recommend making reservations prior to coming to Curecanti because cell service may be unavailable. All sites can be reserved and can be made the same day. All types of camping from tents to large RVs can be accommodated. Very few sites have trees. This is the only campground with electric hookups (Loops C and D) at Curecanti. Elevation: 7540 feet

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: All sites can be reserved on Recreation.gov and can be made the same day of arrival. Dates are released on a 6-month rolling basis. Making reservations prior to coming to Curecanti is recommended because cell service may be unavailable.

Regulations Overview:

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234053

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

  • wheelchairAccess= Restrooms are accessible.

  • internetInfo=

  • cellPhoneInfo= Cell reception is not reliable.

  • fireStovePolicy= Fires are allowed in grates provided. Stoves may be used.

  • rvAllowed= 1

  • rvInfo= This campground can accommodate large RVs.

  • rvMaxLength= 55

  • additionalInfo=

  • trailerMaxLength= 35

  • adaInfo= The campground is paved.

  • trailerAllowed= 1

  • accessRoads= Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

    SubValue: "Paved Roads - All vehicles OK"

  • classifications= Developed Campground

    SubValue: "Developed Campground"

Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= Yes - year round

  • toilets= Flush Toilets - seasonal, Vault Toilets - year round

    SubValue: "Flush Toilets - seasonal"

    SubValue: "Vault Toilets - year round"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= None

    SubValue: "None"

  • cellPhoneReception= Yes - year round

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= Yes - seasonal

  • dumpStation= Yes - seasonal

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= Yes - seasonal

  • potableWater= Yes - seasonal

    SubValue: "Yes - seasonal"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= No

campsites

  • totalSites=155

  • group=0

  • horse=0

  • tentOnly=14

  • electricalHookups=35

  • rvOnly=0

  • walkBoatTo=14

  • other=0