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.
Notifications and Alerts
Cimarron Campground located at Curecanti National Recreation Area is closed until further notice.
Need to Know
- No electric hookups
All motorized watercraft must be inspected and certified as Zebra and Quagga Mussel free
- This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
Cell phone coverage is limited. Quiet Hours 10 PM- 6 AM
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
The boat ramp and inspection station at Stevens Creek is closed at this time.
The fish cleaning station is open.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 7,540 feet and is characterized by a semi-arid, treeless shrubland. The mesa landscape is covered with sagebrush and receives less than 12 inches of rain a 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 Recreation Area just south of Gunnison
Recreation
Stand up paddleboarding, fishing, canoeing, and other water sports are popular here.
Birding is rewarding, as this shallower end of the reservoir is ideal for waterfowl. For hikers, try the 1.5 mile Neversink Trail, which meanders along the Gunnison River upstream of Blue Mesa Reservoir.
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 west of Gunnison, CO.
Available Campsites
- Site C47, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A15, Loop 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 Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B36, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A08, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A07, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C41, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B21, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A03, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B27, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B38, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A10, Loop 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 Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A14, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A13, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A19, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A18, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A17, Loop 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 Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A09, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A06, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A05, Loop 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 Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C39, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B22, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A11, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C52, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A01, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C48, Loop Loop C, 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 Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B23, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C44, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
