June 18-20 we’re heading to Blue Mesa, Elk Creek Campground for an early summer camping adventure, 4 hours from Denver.

It’s family-friendly, dog-friendly, and full of reservoir activities—think paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing.  We'll organize a family-friendly hike through Curecanti National Recreation Area, and at night, we’ll gather around the fire (hopefully) for good conversation and s’mores.

We have reserved 4 sites (32 spots), so register here to save your spot now!

Our sites: A26, A27, A36, A38.
Check-In: Jun 18, 2026 1:00 PM

Check-Out: Jun 20, 2026 1:00 PM

Latitude38° 28' 4.0001" N Longitude107° 10' 32.9999" W

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Facilities

Campfire programs are in full swing during the summer months. 

Cell phone service is limited. Electric hookups are in Loop D for both 30 and 50 amps. 

Elk Creek, Lake Fork and Iola boat ramps are OPEN for the season. 

Natural Features

At an altitude of 7,540 feet, Elk Creek is surrounded by a vast expanse of sagebrush. Trees are minimal because the reservoir gets less than 12 inches of rain a year. 
Curecanti National Recreation Area is sandwiched between the towns of Montrose and Gunnison, Colorado. It spans three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River. These include the Crystal Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir and Blue Mesa.

Recreation

Anglers delight in catching salmon and rainbow trout, while water sports fans find excitement in windsurfing and water skiing.

Swimming is permitted throughout the 20-mile long reservoir and birders can find bald eagles here year round.