Can you reserve a site at Red Creek Group Site?

Yes, Red Creek Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Red Creek Group Site?

22 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Red Creek Group Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Red Creek Group Site.

Are campfires allowed at Red Creek Group Site?

Campfires are allowed at Red Creek Group Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Red Creek Group Site, Colorado — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

In the heart of southwest Colorado is a group camp getaway for nature lovers and outdoor sports-enthusiasts. The Red Creek Group Site is located in the Curecanti Recreation Area, just south of the West Elk Mountains.

The campground is surrounded by national forests and park lands with Gunnison National Forest to the north, Black Canyon to the west and the Uncompahgre National forest to the southwest.

A wide range of mammals can be found within Curecanti, including mule deer, mountain lions, black bears, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, elk and the occasional moose. Bald eagles come here to fish in winter.

Recreation

Hikers may enjoy the Dillon Pinnacles Trail for views of spires formed by erosional forces working volcanic debris. The trail is a lollipop of about 4 miles.

Anglers can enjoy fishing for brown, rainbow, and Mackinaw trout and Kokanee salmon. The population of Kokanee salmon is denser at Blue Mesa Reservoir than anywhere else in the country.

Facilities

This is a group camping site for a minimum of 9 people and a maximum of 20 people. Recreation vehicles over 22'' not reccomended.

Natural Features

“This area is characterized by semi-arid shrubland with large cottonwood trees lining the campground. Red Creek flows out of the West Elk Mountains, through this campground, and into Blue Mesa Reservoir. By mid to late summer, the creek is low enough for wading. Some small fish inhabit the deeper pools.”

Blue Mesa connects to the Morrow Point Reservoir, which flows down to the more isolated Crystal Reservoir. The passage of the Gunnison River is marked by the steep, narrow cliffs of the Black Canyon.

Nearby Attractions

The Cimarron Canyon Rail Exhibit features a display of an old-fashioned locomotive at the last remaining railroad trestle in the Black Canyon on the Gunnison route. The bonus is picture-perfect access to the tallest cliffs in the canyon.

The Red Creek Road, which passes by the campground, provides access to national forest lands where hiking abounds.

Charges & Cancellations

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 22 ft
Up to 20 people per site
Loops: RED CREEK 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 Red Creek Group Site

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	RED CREEK GROUP SITE	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	22 ft	20	🐾

Getting there

Red Creek Group campground is located off of US Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, on the north side of the highway approximately 3 1/2 miles (5.5 km) west of Elk Creek.

38.48528, -107.24000 · 38°29'7.0"N 107°14'24.0"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, 4.1 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 Red Creek Group Site

Can you reserve a site at Red Creek Group Site?: Yes, Red Creek Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Red Creek Group Site have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Red Creek Group Site?: 22 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Red Creek Group Site?: Yes, pets are allowed at Red Creek Group Site.
Are campfires allowed at Red Creek Group Site?: Campfires are allowed at Red Creek Group Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Red Creek Group Site

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Soap Creek 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Curecanti National Recreation Area Tours 6.1 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Stevens Creek Campground 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dry Gulch Campground 2.8 mi · Facility
Gateview Campground 7 mi · Facility
Red Bridge Campground 11.3 mi · Campground
Hartman Rocks Recreation Area 16.3 mi · Facility
The Gate Campground 16.6 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 970-641-2337
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Red Creek Group Site