EAST ELK CREEK GROUP CAMPSITE

About

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

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Dump station

  1.4 mi

• fuel station

  Conoco

  13 mi

• grocery

  Safeway

  14 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  1.2 mi

• trailhead

  Dillon Pinnacles Trailhead

  4.5 mi

• attraction

  Dillon Pinnacles

  5.1 mi

• recreation site

  Bay of Chickens

  0.8 mi

Contact & access

• 23935 Hwy 50 · GUNNISON, CO 81230
• 970-641-2337

Reservations & demand

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