Red Creek Group Site
Open for the season. Reservations required through Recreation.gov for groups of 9-20 people. Potable water is typically shut off around September 19 each year. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect; campfires permitted only in designated metal fire grates.
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
About
Red Creek Group Site offers an exclusive group camping experience in Curecanti National Recreation Area, situated in southwest Colorado between the West Elk Mountains and the dramatic Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The single group site accommodates 9-20 people and must be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov. Located at 7,542 feet elevation, the campground is surrounded by semi-arid shrubland with large cottonwood trees lining Red Creek, which flows through the campground and into Blue Mesa Reservoir. The campground provides basic amenities including a vault toilet, seasonal potable water (shut off around September 19), picnic tables, a fire grate, and trash service with recycling. RVs longer than 22 feet are not recommended due to the narrow parking area and lack of turnaround space. Cell phone coverage is limited in this area. Nearby attractions include the Dillon Pinnacles Trail, a 4-mile hike showcasing volcanic spires, and Blue Mesa Reservoir for fishing brown, rainbow, and Mackinaw trout plus Kokanee salmon. The Red Creek Road provides access to Gunnison National Forest for additional hiking opportunities.
Directions
From Gunnison, drive west on US Highway 50 for 19 miles. Red Creek is on the north side of the highway, approximately 3.5 miles west of Elk Creek.
Location
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 | — |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 641-2337 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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