Curecanti National Recreation Area Camping

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Curecanti National Recreation Area

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East Portal Diversion Dam, Curecanti National Recreation Area.

This page contains information on camping in the Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado.

Camping

Camping is allowed in designated areas only, on a first come, first served basis. Full fees are collected from mid-May through mid-September when water is available in the campgrounds. Drinking water during other times of the year can be obtained at the Elk Creek picnic area. Campgrounds remain open until closed by snow or freezing temperatures. During the off-season a limited service fee will be charged.

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	Cimarron Campground
Season:	Generally accessible from mid-April through November.
Location:	20 miles east of Montrose.
Availability:	First come, first served.
Fee:	$12.00 per site per night.
Sites:	21	Elevation:	6,895 feet
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	A maximum stay of 14 consecutive days within a 30 day period.
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	Yes	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Flush toilets	Showers:	No
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Driftwood may be collected and used as a fuel source. No other firewood gathering is permitted.
Laundry:	No	Groceries/Supplies:	No
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	No
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Visitor Center Restaurant
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	Dry Gulch Campground
Season:	N/A
Location:	Just north of U.S. Highway 50, and 17 miles west of Gunnison.
Availability:	First come, first served.
Fee:	$12.00 per site per night.
Sites:	9	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	A maximum stay of 14 consecutive days within a 30 day period.
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	N/A	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Vault toilets	Showers:	No
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Driftwood may be collected and used as a fuel source. No other firewood gathering is permitted.
Laundry:	No	Groceries/Supplies:	No
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Among large cottonwood trees. Horse corral.
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	East Portal Campground
Season:	N/A
Location:	Two miles below Crystal Dam at the bottom of the Black Canyon, it is accessed via Route 347, 6 miles north of the junction of Route 347 and U.S. 50 and 5 miles down the East Portal Road.
Availability:	First come, first served.
Fee:	$12.00 per site per night.
Sites:	15	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	A maximum stay of 14 consecutive days within a 30 day period.
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	No	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Vault toilets	Showers:	No
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Driftwood may be collected and used as a fuel source. No other firewood gathering is permitted.
Laundry:	No	Groceries/Supplies:	No
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Shaded by box elder trees. Located near the historic Gunnison River Diversion Tunnel. Visitor Contact Station.
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	Elk Creek Campground
Season:	Generally accessible year-round.
Location:	Located north of U.S. Highway 50, 16.5 miles west of Gunnison.
Availability:	Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service.
Fee:	$12.00 per site per night, except Loop D, which is $18.00 per site per night.
Sites:	160	Elevation:	7,540 feet
Group Sites:	Yes (East Elk Creek). Can accommodate 50 people. $50.00 per night. Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service.
Stay Limit:	Loop A and Loop D have a maximum stay of 14 consecutive days within a 30 day period. All other sites are limited to a maximum stay of 90 days during the calendar year.
RV Hookups:	Electrical hookups in Loop D.	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	Yes	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Flush toilets and vault toilets	Showers:	Yes
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Driftwood may be collected and used as a fuel source. No other firewood gathering is permitted.
Laundry:	No	Groceries/Supplies:	No
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	Yes
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Visitor Center Boat Launch Ramp Marina Restaurant Among large cottonwood trees.
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	Gateview Campground
Season:	N/A
Location:	On the extreme south end of the Lake Fork arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir. Accessed via Colorado Highway 149, 7 miles west of Powderhorn. Proceed 6 miles on an improved narrow gravel road.
Availability:	First come, first served.
Fee:	No fee.
Sites:	6	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	A maximum stay of 14 consecutive days within a 30 day period.
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	No	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Vault toilets	Showers:	No
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Driftwood may be collected and used as a fuel source. No other firewood gathering is permitted.
Laundry:	No	Groceries/Supplies:	No
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	In a deep, narrow canyon.
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	Lake Fork Campground
Season:	Generally accessible from mid-April through November.
Location:	27 miles west of Gunnison.
Availability:	Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service.
Fee:	$12.00 per site per night.
Sites:	90	Elevation:	7,580 feet
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	Limited to a maximum stay of 90 days during the calendar year.
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	Yes	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Flush toilets and vault toilets.	Showers:	Yes
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Driftwood may be collected and used as a fuel source. No other firewood gathering is permitted.
Laundry:	No	Groceries/Supplies:	No
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	Yes
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Visitor Center Boat Launch Ramp Marina
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	Ponderosa Campground
Season:	N/A
Location:	On the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of the Blue Mesa Reservoir. It is accessed via Colorado Highway 92, .5 miles west of Blue Mesa Dam, then proceed north 7 miles on the Sope Creek gravel road. Note: The first 7 miles of the Soap Creek Road are accessible to trailers and recreational vehicles during dry conditions. Rain can make the road very muddy and hazardous. This can make the road impassable.
Availability:	First come, first served.
Fee:	$12.00 per site per night.
Sites:	28	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	N/A
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	No	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Vault toilets	Showers:	No
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Driftwood may be collected and used as a fuel source. No other firewood gathering is permitted.
Laundry:	No	Groceries/Supplies:	No
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Among scattered pine trees. Boat ramps. Horse corral.
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	Red Creek Campground
Season:	N/A
Location:	North of U.S. Highway 50, and 19 miles west of Gunnison.
Availability:	First come, first served.
Fee:	$12.00 per site per night.
Sites:	N/A	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	Yes. $25.00 per night. Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service.
Stay Limit:	A maximum stay of 14 consecutive days within a 30 day period.
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	No	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Vault toilets	Showers:	No
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Driftwood may be collected and used as a fuel source. No other firewood gathering is permitted.
Laundry:	No	Groceries/Supplies:	No
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Individuals and groups may use Red Creek Campground. The first two sites are for individual camping. Located among large cottonwood trees.
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	Steven's Creek Campground
Season:	N/A
Location:	12 miles west of Gunnison.
Availability:	Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service.
Fee:	$12.00 per site per night.
Sites:	53	Elevation:	7,540 feet
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	Loop A has a maximum stay of 14 consecutive days within a 30 day period. All other sites are limited to a maximum stay of 90 days during the calendar year.
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	No	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Vault toilets	Showers:	No
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Driftwood may be collected and used as a fuel source. No other firewood gathering is permitted.
Laundry:	No	Groceries/Supplies:	No
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	No
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Boat Launch Ramp

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