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Curecanti National Recreation Area

Compare the linked campgrounds, then narrow down to actual numbered sites using your equipment, people and vehicles.

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8Linked campgrounds
355Supported overnight records
289Sites with multi-field evidence
These are explicit RIDB campground associations, not a claim that every campground is inside the destination’s legal boundary. Records do not establish current opening status or availability. Site-specific warnings may be absent; check the official site before booking.

A closer look at the destination

Three reservoirs and surrounding lands make up this recreation area in western Colorado. It is a landscape of tradeoffs; natural and human made features exist together. Geologic wonders are abundant from the sagebrush shrublands to forests. Visitors can experience the park year-round on both land and water.

Operator-supplied destination description. Amenities and restrictions may apply to the wider area rather than each campsite.

Different campground sizes

Site counts help compare the scale of the listed options. They do not measure crowding, privacy or how busy a place will feel.

25 or fewer sites
4
26–100 sites
3
Over 100 sites
1

What is documented across these sites?

Each count represents distinct site records with usable evidence in that decision group. A documented “No” counts as evidence; it does not count as a match for your trip.

Equipment
284
Length evidence
276
Party limits
306
Vehicle limits
304
Electrical service
34
Shade
12
Driveway details
329

Usable evidence may still need interpretation. Published length limits are screening clues, not a verified fit guarantee.

Operator directions
Curecanti is located between the Colorado towns of Gunnison (to the east), Montrose (to the west), and Lake City (to the south). The West Elk Mountain Wilderness area borders Curecanti to the north. U.S. Highway 50 runs the length of Curecanti east to west.

Area-level directions. Confirm the campground-specific route and current conditions.

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8 linked places · A–Z

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Colorado · published-coordinate region

Cimarron Campground (CO)

22 supported campsite records

0 sites with multi-field evidenceColorado · published-coordinate region

East Elk Creek Group Campsite

1 supported campsite record

1 site with multi-field evidenceColorado · published-coordinate region

East Portal Campground

15 supported campsite records

0 sites with multi-field evidenceColorado · published-coordinate region

Elk Creek Campground

150 supported campsite records

150 sites with multi-field evidenceGunnison, Colorado · source-address fallback

Lake Fork Campground

83 supported campsite records

83 sites with multi-field evidenceColorado · published-coordinate region

Ponderosa Campground (CO)

29 supported campsite records

0 sites with multi-field evidenceGunnison, Colorado · source-address fallback

Red Creek Group Site

1 supported campsite record

1 site with multi-field evidenceColorado · published-coordinate region

Stevens Creek Campground

54 supported campsite records

54 sites with multi-field evidence
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