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Elk Creek Campground

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Overview Elk Creek Campground is on the north shore of Blue Mesa Reservoir. The lake is Colorado's largest body of water with 96 miles of shoreline and the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the United States. Elk Creek Campground is located off of US HWY 50 -15 miles west of Gunnison Co. at Mile Marker 142. The campground is part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, which was named after a Ute Indian chief of the mid-19th century. The Elk Creek area is a hub for water based activities year round. … How to get there: Elk Creek is located off of US Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, along Blue Mesa reservoir. Cost: There is an additional $6:00 electricity attribute fee for Standard Electric sites. Cell service: Cell phone service is limited. Contact: Managed by National Park Service. Phone: 970-641-2337. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234053 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: NPS Photo). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.

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