East Elk Creek Group Campsite
Curecanti National Recreation Area — fishing, hiking
Location: GUNNISON, CO, CO
Price: From $120 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.This is a group campsite accommodating a minimum of 9 people up to a maiximum 50 people.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/east-elk-creek-group-campsite to be notified when sites open up.
East Elk Creek Group Campsite offers an active group camping experience on tranquil East Elk Creek with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking surrounded by rugged mountains. Campers consistently rate it highly (4.8/5 stars), praising its clean facilities and hidden gem location.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Bald Eagle, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Common Sagebrush Lizard, and Colorado Chipmunk verified in the area. Cattle also frequent the campground.
Insider tips for East Elk Creek Group Campsite: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available Located just off the windsurfing area in Cebolla Basin, ideal for windsurfers
Skip East Elk Creek Group Campsite if: You need RV hookups—site has none. You prefer avoiding livestock—cattle frequent the campground. You visit outside May-October seasonal window.
Best time to visit East Elk Creek Group Campsite: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Elk Creek Campground (GUNNISON, CO), Red Creek Group Site (GUNNISON, CO), Stevens Creek Campground (GUNNISON, CO), Ponderosa Campground (Co) (Gunnison, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at East Elk Creek Group Campsite
Cell signal at East Elk Creek Group Campsite (GUNNISON, CO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.This is a group campsite accommodating a minimum of 9 people up to a maiximum 50 people.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available
Located just off the windsurfing area in Cebolla Basin, ideal for windsurfers
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
East Elk Creek Group campground is located off of US Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, on the north side of the highway approximately 1/2 mile (.8 km) west of Elk Creek.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Curecanti National Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Curecanti National Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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