A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking.
S. Highway 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, about 31/2 miles west of Elk Creek, with the West Elk Mountains to the north and a matrix of federal lands all around Gunnison National Forest to the north, the Black Canyon to the west and Uncompahgre National Forest to the southwest.
Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $60 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
21001 Hwy 50
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Sarah S ★ 4 · Jul 2023This site has been a family favorite gathering place once a year for about 10 years now. We love how it is tucked back from the main road, but has a lively creek to cool off in and allow the kids to play until we go over to the reservoir. The Ranger that checked on us was a nice man as well. The lock on the toilet has been broken for a few years so I recommend devising a plan when going with a group to alert them that you’re in there. I’d like a reserved sign at the gate down the road to keep others from venturing all the way there and turning around in the campsite.
Matthew W ★ 5 · Jul 2023This is a great site but one of the smaller "group" sites. If you have several couples, this can hold about 3-4 four to six person tents total, and an additional two campers in the parking area. Parking is sufficient and not an issue, its just the site that is small for being a "group" site. I would suggest 3 tents max, and a camper or two. Our 16ft camper fit just fine. Stars were amazing. location is great. Off the road, can't hear any traffic, and you have the area to yourself. Would HIGHLY recommend this site.
Tracy S ★ 5 · Jun 2021Loved the privacy of the group site. No traffic coming into site, except for occasional ranger. We were able to fit two trailers and 4 cars easily. We also had a tent set up in the walk-down site next to creek. There is only morning minimal shade so it was quite warm in afternoon (we stayed mid-June). The vault toilets were clean and checked daily by rangers. Potable water pump available onsite. Only delta: vault toilet door did not lock
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights77 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights27 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 22 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.
Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 34 mi from campground
$130/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 2 · 80 mi from campground
$119/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 22 ft · sleeps 2 · 83 mi from campground
$195/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.
49 mi · 2.5 hr · from $168/person
49 mi · 5.8 hr · from $233/person
49 mi · 2.5 hr · from $157/person
49 mi · 5 hr · from $269/person
0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
1 site · $60/night
Loops: RED CREEK GROUP SITE loop (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
49 mi · 4 hr · from $141/person
49 mi · 5 hr · from $279/person
54 mi · 1 hr · from $48/person
54 mi · 1.5 hr · from $48/person
54 mi · 1.5 hr · from $48/person
