Elk Creek Campground
Its 150 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Elk Creek Campground is a National Park Service campground near Gunnison, Colorado.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 4Dramatic Clouds over a Butte form the backdrop of Elk Creek Campground. Photo: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Park Service
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 62 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Park Service
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 150
- Tent sites
- 16
- RV sites
- 51
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 50 amp
- Max RV length
- 62 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
150 sites in 4 loops; 11 pull-through; 34 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 62 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop A, site A01 |
| A02 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A02 |
| A03 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A03 |
| A04 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A04 |
| A05 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A05 |
| A06 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A06 |
| A07 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A07 |
| A08 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A08 |
| A09 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A09 |
| A10 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A10 |
| A11 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A11 |
| A12 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A12 |
| A13 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A13 |
| A14 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A14 |
| A15 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop A, site A15 |
| A16 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A16 |
| A17 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A17 |
| A18 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A18 |
| A19 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A19 |
| A20 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A20 |
| A21 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A21 |
| A22 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A22 |
| A23 | Loop A | Tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop A, site A23 |
| A24 | Loop A | Tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A24 |
| A25 | Loop A | Tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A25 |
| A26 | Loop A | Tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A26 |
| A27 | Loop A | Tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A27 |
| A28 | Loop A | Tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A28 |
| A29 | Loop A | Tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A29 |
| A30 | Loop A | Tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A30 |
| A31 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A31 |
| A32 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A32 |
| A33 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A33 |
| A34 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A34 |
| A35 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A35 |
| A36 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop A, site A36 |
| A37 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A37 |
| A38 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop A, site A38 |
| A39 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A39 |
| A40 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A40 |
| A41 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A41 |
| A42 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A42 |
| A43 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A43 |
| A44 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A44 |
| A45 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A45 |
| A46 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A46 |
| A47 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A47 |
| A48 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A48 |
| A49 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A49 |
| A50 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A50 |
| A51 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A51 |
| A52 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 54 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A52 |
| A53 | Loop A | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop A, site A53 |
| B56 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B56 |
| B57 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B57 |
| B58 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B58 |
| B59 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B59 |
| B60 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B60 |
| B61 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B61 |
| B62 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B62 |
| B63 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B63 |
| B64 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B64 |
| B65 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B65 |
| B66 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B66 |
| B67 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B67 |
| B68 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B68 |
| B69 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B69 |
| B70 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B70 |
| B71 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B71 |
| B72 | Loop B | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B72 |
| B73 | Loop B | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B73 |
| B74 | Loop B | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B74 |
| B75 | Loop B | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B75 |
| B76 | Loop B | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B76 |
| B77 | Loop B | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B77 |
| B78 | Loop B | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B78 |
| B79 | Loop B | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B79 |
| B80 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B80 |
| B81 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B81 |
| B82 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B82 |
| B83 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B83 |
| B84 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B84 |
| B85 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B85 |
| B86 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B86 |
| B87 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B87 |
| B88 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B88 |
| B89 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B89 |
| B90 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B90 |
| B91 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B91 |
| B94 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B94 |
| B95 | Loop B | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop B, site B95 |
| C98 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C98 |
| C99 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C99 |
| C100 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C100 |
| C101 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C101 |
| C102 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C102 |
| C103 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C103 |
| C104 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C104 |
| C105 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C105 |
| C106 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C106 |
| C107 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C107 |
| C108 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C108 |
| C109 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C109 |
| C110 | Loop C | Standard electric | 21 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C110 |
| C111 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C111 |
| C113 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C113 |
| C114 | Loop C | Standard electric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C114 |
| C115 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C115 |
| C116 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C116 |
| C117 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C117 |
| C118 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C118 |
| C119 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C119 |
| C120 | Loop C | Standard electric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C120 |
| C121 | Loop C | Standard electric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C121 |
| C122 | Loop C | Standard electric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C122 |
| C123 | Loop C | Standard electric | 21 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C123 |
| C124 | Loop C | Standard electric | 21 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C124 |
| C125 | Loop C | Standard electric | 21 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C125 |
| C126 | Loop C | Standard electric | 21 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C126 |
| C127 | Loop C | Standard electric | 21 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C127 |
| C128 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C128 |
| C129 | Loop C | Rv nonelectric | 21 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop C, site C129 |
| D01 | Loop D | Standard electric | 46 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D01 |
| D02 | Loop D | Standard electric | 46 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D02 |
| D03 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop Loop D, site D03 |
| D04 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D04 |
| D05 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D05 |
| D06 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D06 |
| D07 | Loop D | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D07 |
| D08 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D08 |
| D09 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D09 |
| D10 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D10 |
| D11 | Loop D | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D11 |
| D12 | Loop D | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D12 |
| D13 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D13 |
| D14 | Loop D | Standard electric | 54 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop Loop D, site D14 |
| D15 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop Loop D, site D15 |
| D16 | Loop D | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop Loop D, site D16 |
| D17 | Loop D | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop Loop D, site D17 |
| D18 | Loop D | Standard electric | 56 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D18 |
| D19 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D19 |
| D20 | Loop D | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D20 |
| D21 | Loop D | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D21 |
| D22 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D22 |
| D23 | Loop D | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D23 |
| D24 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D24 |
| D25 | Loop D | Standard electric | 62 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D25 |
| D26 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D26 |
| D27 | Loop D | Standard electric | 52 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D27 |
| D28 | Loop D | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop Loop D, site D28 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,533 ft
38.4678, -107.1758 in Gunnison. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Elk Creek Campground?
Sites at Elk Creek Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234053).
How many campsites does Elk Creek Campground have?
Elk Creek Campground has 150 campsites, including 16 tent sites and 51 RV sites.
Does Elk Creek Campground have RV hookups?
Some sites at Elk Creek Campground have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. 51 sites take RVs and the longest rig allowed is 62 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Elk Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 11 pull-through sites at Elk Creek Campground.
Are dogs allowed at Elk Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Elk Creek Campground.
Who manages Elk Creek Campground?
Elk Creek Campground is managed by the National Park Service.
Around Elk Creek Campground
Blue Mesa Reservoir's mapped center point is 8.6 miles from Elk Creek Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Blue Mesa Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
East Elk Creek Group Campsite - Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Red Creek Group Site - Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Stevens Creek Campground - Sites
- 54
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 83
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Gunnison and campgrounds in Gunnison.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)