About this campground
This visitor center provides information, exhibits, book and map sales, restrooms, and outdoor seating. Water is available inside when the building is open.
Getting there
Follow U.S. Highway 50 15 miles (24 km) west of Gunnison, CO, or 49 miles (79 km) east of Montrose, CO, then follow signs to the visitor center. GPS coordinates: N 38.4668, W -107.1663
Contact
(970) 641-2337
Directions
Open in Google Maps →Nearby federal campgrounds
- EAST ELK CREEK GROUP CAMPSITECurecanti National Recreation Area1 mi
- ELK CREEK CAMPGROUNDCurecanti National Recreation Area1 mi
- RED CREEK GROUP SITECurecanti National Recreation Area4 mi
- STEVENS CREEK CAMPGROUNDCurecanti National Recreation Area4 mi
- LAKE FORK CAMPGROUNDCurecanti National Recreation Area9 mi
- Soap CreekGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest10 mi
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Elk Creek Visitor Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Colorado campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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