Elk Creek Campground
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About Elk Creek Campground
Elk Creek Campground is a national park campground at Curecanti National Recreation Area in Gunnison County, Colorado. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Curecanti National Recreation Area around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Elk Creek Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 100 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 425 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Curecanti National Recreation Area include East Elk Creek Group Campsite, Red Creek Group Site, Stevens Creek Campground, Lake Fork Campground and Ponderosa Campground (CO).
Total reservations in March — 2025: 9
Location
Address
Gunnison, Colorado
Coordinates
38.4678, -107.1758
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 1,284 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
East Elk Creek Group Campsite
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Red Creek Group Site
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Stevens Creek Campground
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Lake Fork Campground
Curecanti National Recreation Area
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Ponderosa Campground (CO)
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Soap Creek
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest
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Elk Creek Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Elk Creek Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Elk Creek Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Elk Creek Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Elk Creek Campground right now?
Elk Creek Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Elk Creek Campground located?
Elk Creek Campground is located in Curecanti National Recreation Area, near Gunnison, Colorado.
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