Stevens Creek Campground

Curecanti National Recreation Area — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: GUNNISON, CO, CO

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (59 reviews)

Season: May through October

Stevens Creek Campground lies on the north shore at the eastern end of Blue Mesa Reservoir. This is the closest campground to the town of Gunnison, CO. Popular with boaters, Stevens Creek has easy access to the reservoir.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/stevens-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Stevens Creek Campground offers easy access to Blue Mesa Reservoir with popular boating and fishing opportunities, and is the closest campground to Gunnison, CO. Campers praise the quiet, convenient location with level and spacious sites.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, Bighorn Sheep, and American Mink present in area. Toxic algae bloom warnings have been reported at the reservoir.

Insider tips for Stevens Creek Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Pit toilets are maintained and dog stations are scattered throughout Wind gusts help keep mayflies away but can be strong

Skip Stevens Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only. Low water levels bother you - water levels can drop significantly.

Best time to visit Stevens Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: East Elk Creek Group Campsite (GUNNISON, CO), Elk Creek Campground (GUNNISON, CO), Red Creek Group Site (GUNNISON, CO), Ponderosa Campground (Co) (Gunnison, CO).