East Elk Creek Group Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $120.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- August 16 to October 9
- Sites
- 1 total · 1 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 43.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.4842, -107.1883
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
East Elk Creek is a group campsite that can accommodate a total of 50 people. The site is located 16.5 miles west of Gunnison just north of U.S. Highway 50. The campsites are located under large cottonwood trees, and space is available for tents or RVs. Elevation: 7535 feet
From the managing agency.Official page
Is East Elk Creek Group Campground free?
No. East Elk Creek Group Campground charges $120.00. 1 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to East Elk Creek Group Campground?
East Elk Creek Group Campground has 1 sites on record. 1 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is East Elk Creek Group Campground open?
The season on record runs August 16 to October 9. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to East Elk Creek Group Campground?
From Gunnison, travel 16.5 miles west on U.S. Highway 50. The campground is on the north side of the highway.
What is the weather like at East Elk Creek Group Campground?
Weather can vary greatly throughout the day. Summer daytime temperatures range between 50 to 90F (10 to 32C), nights 40 to 60F (4 to 15C). Precipitation is minimal, but afternoon thunderstorms and strong winds are common during the summer.
Nearby
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
