Elk Creek Campground
Elk Creek Campground is open with Loops A, B, and D available. The dump station remains offline until temperatures are regularly above freezing at night. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov on a 6-month rolling basis. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect; campfires are only permitted within designated metal fire grates.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 4:18AM MDT until August 31 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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 this 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 today 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
The dump station is offline until temperatures are regularly above freezing at night.
East Portal Closed Due to Wildfires
East Portal remains closed due to fire activity and post-fire hazards. Do not enter closed or burned areas until further notice.
About
Elk Creek Campground is the largest and most developed campground within Curecanti National Recreation Area, situated on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir at 7,540 feet elevation. The reservoir spans 96 miles of shoreline and supports the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the United States. Rainbow trout fishing is also excellent. The campground accommodates everything from tent camping to large RVs up to 55 feet, with Loop D offering electric hookups at both 30 and 50 amp service. The surrounding landscape is dominated by high desert sagebrush with minimal tree cover due to the area receiving less than 12 inches of rain annually. Blue Mesa Reservoir allows swimming, windsurfing, and water skiing throughout its length. Bald eagles can be spotted year-round. The Elk Creek Visitor Center and marina are nearby, and watercraft inspection stations operate at the boat ramp during peak season to prevent aquatic invasive species. Curecanti National Recreation Area was named after a Ute Indian chief of the mid-19th century and spans three reservoirs formed by dams on the Gunnison River. Nearby attractions include the Cimarron Rail Exhibit featuring historic railcars and the last remaining railroad trestle on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison route.
Directions
From Gunnison, drive 16 miles west on US Highway 50 to Mile Marker 142. Turn left at the Elk Creek sign.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 - $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 62ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 62ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 641-2337 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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