7-Day Forecast
Today
70°F
20 to 35 mph W
Thu
57°F
10 to 25 mph W
Fri
63°F
5 to 25 mph WSW
Sat
64°F
5 to 20 mph SW
Sun
57°F
5 to 30 mph WSW
Mon
60°F
5 to 25 mph W
Tue
64°F
5 to 20 mph SW
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
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.
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.
RV Information
Up to 55 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 35 ft
27 sites with electric
Today
70°F
20 to 35 mph W
Thu
57°F
10 to 25 mph W
Fri
63°F
5 to 25 mph WSW
Sat
64°F
5 to 20 mph SW
Sun
57°F
5 to 30 mph WSW
Mon
60°F
5 to 25 mph W
Tue
64°F
5 to 20 mph SW
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
All sites can be reserved on Recreation.gov and can be made the same day of arrival. Dates are released on a 6-month rolling basis. Making reservations prior to coming to Curecanti is recommended because cell service may be unavailable.
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