Stevens Creek Campground
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Stevens Creek Campground lies on the north shore at the eastern end of Blue Mesa Reservoir. This is the closest campground to the town of Gunnison, CO. Popular with boaters, Stevens Creek has easy access to the reservoir. It is very sunny and bright, and the scent of sagebrush adds to the camping experience.
A bit downstream is the Morrow Point Reservoir and the Crystal Reservoir, both surrounded by the steep cliffs of the Black Canyon.
The 53-site campground offers waterfront-sites and a wide variety of amenities including a picnic area, self pay station and drinking water available late-May to mid-September.
Need to Know
Stevens Creek Campground has no electric hookups.
Upon arrival to the boat ramp and before launching, all watercraft will be inspected and certified Zebra and Quagga Mussel free. Inspection stations are located at the Elk Creek and Lake Fork boat ramps during peak seasons (May through October). The boat ramp and inspection station at Stevens Creek are closed at this time. Visit Curecanti's Boat Ramps web page for more details.
This is a high elevation facility (7540 feet/2298 m). Learn about how to "Take it Easy at Altitude" and more on the parks' Safety web page.
Quiet Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m..
Cell phone coverage is limited.
The fish cleaning station is open during peak seasons.
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES . Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood . CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center .
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 7,540 feet (2298 m) and is characterized by a semi-arid, treeless shrubland. The mesa landscape is covered with sagebrush and receives less than 12 inches (30 cm) of rain each year.
Nearby Attractions
Head into Gunnison for a meal, a bit of shopping, or a visit to the local park or museum. Gunnison is known for its western ambiance and small town friendliness. Mountain biking and hiking can be found at Hartman Rocks Trail just south of Gunnison.
Recreation
Stand up paddleboarding, fishing, canoeing and other water sports are popular here.
Bird Watching is rewarding throughout the park but especially so in this shallower end of the reservoir which is ideal for waterfowl.
Hikers, try the 1.5 mile (2.4) Neversink Trail, which meanders along the Gunnison River upstream of Blue Mesa Reservoir. Check the park's Hiking web page for more information.
Changes & Cancellations
This is a Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds,changes, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.
Contact Information
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29130 Hwy 50 GUNNISON CO 81230
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 970-641-2337
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Stevens Creek campground is located off of US Hwy 50, 12 miles (19 km) west of Gunnison, CO.
Available Campsites
- Site C47, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B37, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B26, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B35, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A04, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B36, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A08, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A07, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C41, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B21, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A03, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B27, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B38, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B33, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B32, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B28, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B29, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C51, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B24, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C42, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A16, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A19, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B30, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C46, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B25, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A09, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A06, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A05, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C45, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B34, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C53, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C50, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C40, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A20, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C39, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B22, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A11, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C52, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A01, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C48, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Stevens Creek Campground Scan and Pay, Loop Stevens Creek Scan and Pay, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B31, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C43, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C54, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C49, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A02, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B23, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C44, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
