Campsite AtlasElk Creek Campground
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. Anglers delight in catching salmon and rainbow trout, while water sports fans find excitement in windsurfing and water skiing.
Campsites
| RV, no hookups | 51 |
| Standard, no hookups | 45 |
| Standard with electric | 38 |
| Tent-only | 16 |
| Host/management | 3 |
| Total | 153 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: There is an additional $6:00 electricity attribute fee for Standard Electric sites.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
Elk Creek is located off of US Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, along Blue Mesa reservoir.
Campgrounds nearby
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.