Elk Creek Campground

Curecanti National Recreation Area

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.5 (568)

🟢 21 open windows as of Oct 11 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15

Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 3 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 153 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Elk Creek Campground in Colorado has 21 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop D #D04 & Loop D #D05 next to each othersites Loop A #A14, #A19, #A22, #A31, #A36, Loop D #D04, #D05, #D15, #D21

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h agosites Loop A #A32

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop D #D16 & Loop D #D17 next to each othersites Loop A #A23, Loop D #D03, #D16, #D17, #D20

Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 183 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop D #D07

Wed Oct 14 – Sat Oct 173 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop A #A45, Loop D #D22

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 16 in a row, Loop A #A38–Loop A #A53 next to each othersites Loop A #A01, #A02, #A03, Loop D #D12, #D25, #D26, Loop A #A05, #A06, #A07, #A08, #A09, #A10, #A11, #A12, #A13, #A14, #A15, #A16, #A17, #A18, #A19, #A20, #A21, #A22, #A23, #A24, #A25, #A27, #A28, #A29, #A30, #A33, #A34, #A35, #A36, #A38, #A39, #A40, #A41, #A42, #A43, #A44, #A45, #A46, #A47, #A48, #A49, #A50, #A51, #A52, #A53, Loop D #D03, #D05, #D07, #D11, #D13, #D15, #D16, #D17, #D18, #D19, #D20, #D21, #D22, #D23, #D27, #D28

Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 182 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop D #D04

Sat Oct 17 – Tue Oct 203 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop A #A04, #A37

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop A #A14 — Site A-14 — **Site Loop A #A14** · Site A-14David Salcido

Campsite Loop A #A19 — Site A-19 — **Site Loop A #A19** · Site A-19David Salcido

Campsite Loop A #A22 — Site A-22 — **Site Loop A #A22** · Site A-22David Salcido

Campsite Loop A #A31 — Site A-31 — **Site Loop A #A31** · Site A-31NPS

Campsite Loop A #A36 — Site A-36 — **Site Loop A #A36** · Site A-36David Salcido

Campsite Loop D #D04 — Site D-4 — **Site Loop D #D04** · Site D-4David Salcido

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint Wet Grocer Liquors14.6 midirections →

🔌 Charging station12.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Elk Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 2–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24–$34/nightRv NonelectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆562 ratings

5★366

4★131

3★40

2★14

1★11

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.8/4

Verizon2.8/4

T-Mobile0.8/4

Sprint retired1.6/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Elk Creek Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Elk Creek Campground?

Elk Creek Campground in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Elk Creek Campground?

Campsite fees at Elk Creek Campground run about $24–$34/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Elk Creek Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Elk Creek Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Elk Creek Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Elk Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 2–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Elk Creek Campground a good campground?

Elk Creek Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 568 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Elk Creek Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Elk Creek Campground, AT&T rates highest at 2.8 out of 5 from 131 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Elk Creek Campground located?

Elk Creek Campground is located in Aspen / Maroon Bells, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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