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East Elk Creek Group Campsite

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East Elk Creek Group CampsiteEast Elk Creek Group Campsite

Group campsite · National Park Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Invite family and friends to East Elk for an active group camping experience surrounded by rugged and stark mountains. The campground is perched on the tranquil East Elk Creek, which allows for water activities without the commotion of the reservoir. Enjoy time picnicking, kayaking, fishing or exploring wildlife. Recreation The campground is set just off of the windsurfing area in the Cebolla Basin. It's an ideal location for avid windsurfers. It's also great for canoeing and hiking. Try the Dillon Pinnacles Trail for the nearest hiking trail. Visit Curecanti's hiking web page for details. Facilities This is a group campsite accommodating a minimum of 9 people up to a maiximum 50 people. The boat ramp and inspection station are less than a mile away at Elk Creek. Natural Features East Elk Creek sits at an altitude of 7,800 feet, just off the Blue Mesa Reservoir in… Getting there: East Elk Creek Group campground is located off of US Hwy 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, on the north side of the highway approximately 1/2 mile (.8 km) west of Elk Creek. Phone: 970-641-2337 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234057 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS Photo (Brian Moe), NPS

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