East Elk Creek Group Campsite
Currently closed for wildlife protection. Reopens July 1. Potable water is typically shut off around mid-September; pit toilets remain available after water shutoff.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
This campground is closed annually in early to mid-summer for wildlife protection.
About
East Elk Creek Group Campsite offers a dedicated group camping experience in Curecanti National Recreation Area, positioned along the tranquil East Elk Creek near Blue Mesa Reservoir. The site accommodates groups of 9 to 50 people and features a large covered pavilion with fire pits (including swing-arm grates for cauldron cooking), pit toilets, and a spacious gravel parking area that can handle up to 25 vehicles including RVs and trailers. The campground sits at 7,800 feet elevation in the Cebolla Basin, known for excellent windsurfing conditions on Blue Mesa Reservoir. The reservoir holds Colorado's largest population of landlocked Kokanee salmon, making it a popular fishing destination. The Elk Creek boat ramp and mussel inspection station are less than a mile away. Nearby hiking includes the Dillon Pinnacles Trail, which showcases the area's dramatic volcanic spires. Potable water is available until approximately mid-September when systems are shut off for winter, though pit toilets remain accessible. The campground is closed annually from spring through June 30 for wildlife protection. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov.
Directions
Located off US Highway 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, on the north side of the highway approximately half a mile west of Elk Creek.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $120 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 641-2337 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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