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Cimarron

Open
Open from Spring to Fall

Phone
970-249-4074

Details
20 miles east of Montrose off Highway 50. Cimarron campground is accessible with 21 sites, 5 pull through sites, located in the vicinity of a historic narrow gauge railroad town. Water and flush toilets, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad exhibits, visitor center, RV dump station, and easy access to fishing on Crystal Reservoir near the Morrow Point Dam. Fees: $12.00 per night. $6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass

Dry Gulch

Open
Open from Spring to Fall

Phone
970-641-2337 ext 205

Details
Just north of U.S. Highway 50, 17 miles west of Gunnison. Nine sites among large cottonwood trees. Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets, water and horse corral. Fees: $12.00 per night. $6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access PassAll sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations).

East Elk Creek (group campground)

Open
Open from Spring to Fall

Phone
970-641-2337

Details
Just north of U.S. Highway 50, 16 1/2 miles west of Gunnison. One group site located under large cottonwood trees. Accommodates a total of 50 people. Picnic shelter and tables, fire grates, vault toilets and water. Fee: $53.00 per night plus. East Elk Creek is available by reservation only. Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. Please visit www.ReserveUSA.com.

East Portal

Open
Open from Spring to Fall

Phone
970-641-2337 ext 205

Details
Two miles below Crystal Dam at the bottom of the Black Canyon. Access via Route 347, 6 miles north of junction with U.S. Highway 50. Proceed 5 miles down East Portal Road. Fifteen sites are shaded by box elder trees. Campground is located near the historic Gunnison River Diversion Tunnel. Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets, water and visitor contact station. Fees: $12.00 per night. $6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass.  All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). Note: Vehicles exceeding 22 feet in length (including trailer) are not permitted on the East Portal Road because of the steep 16% grade and sharp, narrow curves.

Elk Creek

Open
Open All Year

Phone
970-641-2337 ext 205

Details
16 miles west of Gunnison on Highway 50. 160 sites located on the shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir in treeless, sagebrush, mesa country. 16 walk-in sites and 20 pull-through sites are available. Elk Creek Campground is accessible, has flush toilets, water, RV dump station, showers, marina, restaurant, and a visitor center.

Fees:
Loops B or C - $12.00 per night ($6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass)
Loop A - $12.00 per night plus $3.00 per night if reserved ($6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass plus $3.00 per night if reserved)
Loop D (electric hookups) - $18.00 per night plus $3.00 per night if reserved ($12.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass plus $3.00 per night if reserved)
 No water available at beginning and end of season. Water is available at the nearby Elk Creek Picnic area year round. Reservations may be made for Loops A and D. All sites in Loops A and D are premium sites and have a maximum 14 consecutive day stay in a 30 day period. Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. Please visit www.ReserveUSA.com.

Gateview

Open
Open from Spring to Fall

Phone
970-641-2337 ext 205

Details
Extreme south end of the Lake Fork Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir. Access via Colorado Highway 149, 7 miles west of Powderhorn. Proceed north 6 miles on an improved narrow gravel road. Six sites located in a deep, narrow canyon. Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets and water. No fee. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations).

Lake Fork

Open
Open from Spring to Fall

Phone
970-641-2337 ext 205

Details
27 miles west of Gunnison off Highway 50. 90 sites, most are paved, 16 pull through sites, 5 walk in sites, next to Blue Mesa Reservoir. Lake Fork Campground is accessible, has flush toilets, water, showers, marina, an RV dump station, visitor center, campground amphitheater and is close to Blue Mesa Dam. Fees: $12.00 per night plus $3.00 per night if reserved ($6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass plus $3.00 per night if reserved).  No water available at beginning and end of season. Reservations may be made for sites 31-87 (upper loop). Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. Please visit www.ReserveUSA.com .
Ponderosa

Open
Open from Spring to Fall

Phone
970-641-2337 ext 205

Details
Northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir. Access via Colorado Highway 92, 1/2 mile west of Blue Mesa Dam. Proceed north 7 miles on the Soap Creek gravel road. Twenty-eight sites are located among scattered pine trees. Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets, water, boat ramp and horse corral. Fees: $12.00 per night. $6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass
All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). Note: The first 7 miles of Soap Creek Road are accessible to trailers and recreational vehicles during dry conditions. Rain can make the road very muddy and hazardous.

Red Creek (individual and group sites)

Open
Open from Spring to Fall

Details
Just north of U.S. Highway 50, 19 miles west of Gunnison. Sites located among large cottonwood trees. Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets and water.

Fees:
Individual sites - $12.00 per night. $6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass
Group site - $28.00 per night Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. Please visit www.ReserveUSA.com.

Stevens Creek

Open
Open from Spring to Fall

Phone
970-641-2337 ext 205

Details
12 miles west of Gunnison off Highway 50. Stevens Creek is an accessible campground with 53 sites on Blue Mesa Reservoir, water, vault toilets, campground amphitheater, boat ramp and fishing access. Fees: $12.00 per night plus $3.00 per night if reserved ($6.00 per night for Interagency Senior/Access Pass plus $3.00 per night if reserved).  Please visit www.ReserveUSA.com .

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