Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Elk Creek Campground is located 16 miles west of Gunnison on U.S. Highway 50 on the shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir. We recommend making reservations prior to coming to Curecanti because cell service may be unavailable.
All sites can be reserved and can be made the same day. All types of camping from tents to large RVs can be accommodated. Very few sites have trees. This is the only campground with electricity (Loop D only) at Curecanti. Elevation: 7540 feet
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
7,545 ft
Directions
From Gunnison, drive 16 miles west on U.S. Highway 50. Turn left at Elk Creek.
Weather Notes
Weather can vary greatly throughout the day. Summer daytime temperatures range between 50 to 90F (10 to 32C), nights 40 to 60F (4 to 15C). Precipitation is minimal, but afternoon thunderstorms and strong winds are common during the summer.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Loops A, B, and C Standard Camping Fee
The nightly camping fee for Loops A, B, and C at Elk Creek is $24.00.
Loops A, B, and C Senior / Access Camping Fee
Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $12.00.
Loop D Standard Camping Fee
The nightly camping fee for Loop D (sites with electricity) at Elk Creek is $34.00.
Loop D Senior / Access Camping Fee
Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $17.00.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Nearby Trails
Tue
93°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph ESE
Wed
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 10 mph W
Thu
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 15 mph WNW
Fri
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 10 mph WSW
Sat
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 10 mph WSW
Sun
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 10 mph NNE
Mon
88°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 10 mph E
AT&T
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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