Can you reserve a site at East Elk Creek Group Campsite?

Yes, East Elk Creek Group Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at East Elk Creek Group Campsite?

Yes, pets are allowed at East Elk Creek Group Campsite.

Are campfires allowed at East Elk Creek Group Campsite?

Campfires are allowed at East Elk Creek Group Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

East Elk Creek Group Campsite, Colorado — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Invite family and friends to East Elk for an active group camping experience surrounded by rugged and stark mountains. The campground is perched on the tranquil East Elk Creek, which allows for water activities without the commotion of the reservoir. Enjoy time picnicking, kayaking, fishing or exploring wildlife.

Recreation

The campground is set just off of the windsurfing area in the Cebolla Basin. It's an ideal location for avid windsurfers. It's also great for canoeing and hiking.

Try the Dillon Pinnacles Trail for the nearest hiking trail. Visit Curecanti's hiking web page for details.

Facilities

This is a group campsite accommodating a minimum of 9 people up to a maiximum 50 people. The boat ramp and inspection station are less than a mile away at Elk Creek.

Natural Features

East Elk Creek sits at an altitude of 7,800 feet, just off the Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area.

The reservoir is surrounded by scenic mountains and is home to the largest population of Kokanee land locked salmon in the state of Colorado.

The other two reservoirs in the recreation area, Crystal Reservoir and Morrow Point Reservoir, are surrounded by high rising cliffs.

Nearby Attractions

Charges & Cancellations

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: EAST ELK GROUP SITE

Site types

1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at East Elk Creek Group Campsite

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	EAST ELK GROUP SITE	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	50	🐾

Getting there

East Elk Creek Group campground is located off of US Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, on the north side of the highway approximately 1/2 mile (.8 km) west of Elk Creek.

38.48556, -107.17222 · 38°29'8.0"N 107°10'20.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	31	44	56	66	77	83	80	73	60	44	29
Low °F	-1	3	15	24	32	39	46	45	37	27	16	3
Precip in	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.4	0.9	1.1	1.0	0.9	0.5	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about East Elk Creek Group Campsite

Can you reserve a site at East Elk Creek Group Campsite?: Yes, East Elk Creek Group Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does East Elk Creek Group Campsite have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at East Elk Creek Group Campsite?: Yes, pets are allowed at East Elk Creek Group Campsite.
Are campfires allowed at East Elk Creek Group Campsite?: Campfires are allowed at East Elk Creek Group Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near East Elk Creek Group Campsite

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Soap Creek 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Curecanti National Recreation Area Tours 9.6 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Dry Gulch Campground 0.9 mi · Facility
Gateview Campground 8 mi · Facility
Red Bridge Campground 11.7 mi · Campground
Hartman Rocks Recreation Area 12.6 mi · Facility
The Gate Campground 17.2 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 970-641-2337
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

East Elk Creek Group Campsite