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Elk Creek Campground

Curecanti National Recreation Area

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.4 (532)
Elk Creek Campground
🟢 25 open windows right now — soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30
Availability checked 49m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Elk Creek Campground in Colorado has 25 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30. 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
Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 14 in a row, Loop B #B56–Loop B #B69 next to each othersites Loop A #A01, #A02, #A03, #A04, #A06, #A07, #A08, #A09, #A10, #A11, #A12, #A13, #A14, #A16, #A17, #A18, #A19, #A20, #A21, #A24, #A27, #A34, #A37, #A38, #A39, #A40, #A43, #A44, #A45, #A46, #A47, #A48, #A49, #A50, #A51, #A52, #A53, Loop B #B56, #B57, #B58, #B59, #B60, #B61, #B62, #B63, #B64, #B65, #B66, #B67, #B68, #B69, #B71, #B72, #B73, #B74, #B75, #B77, #B78, #B79, #B80, #B81, #B82, #B83, #B84, #B85, #B86, #B88, #B89, #B90, #B91, #B94, #B95, Loop C #C100, #C101, #C102, #C103, #C104, #C105, #C106, #C107, #C108, #C109, #C111, #C114, #C122, #C123, #C124, #C125, #C126, #C127, #C128, #C129, #C98, #C99, Loop D #D03, #D12, #D23, #D27
Thu Aug 27 – Sat Aug 292 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Loop A #A28–Loop A #A30 next to each othersites Loop A #A15, #A25, #A28, #A29, #A30, Loop B #B76
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 20 in a row, Loop B #B56–Loop B #B75 next to each othersites Loop A #A05, #A23, Loop B #B70, #B87, Loop C #C110, #C120, Loop D #D07, #D13, #D17, Loop A #A01, #A02, #A03, #A04, #A06, #A07, #A08, #A09, #A10, #A11, #A12, #A13, #A14, #A16, #A17, #A18, #A19, #A21, #A24, #A27, #A34, #A37, #A38, #A39, #A40, #A43, #A44, #A45, #A46, #A47, #A48, #A49, #A50, #A51, #A52, #A53, Loop B #B56, #B57, #B58, #B59, #B60, #B61, #B62, #B63, #B64, #B65, #B66, #B67, #B68, #B69, #B71, #B72, #B73, #B74, #B75, #B77, #B78, #B79, #B80, #B81, #B82, #B83, #B84, #B85, #B86, #B88, #B89, #B90, #B91, #B94, #B95, Loop C #C100, #C101, #C102, #C103, #C104, #C105, #C106, #C107, #C108, #C109, #C111, #C114, #C123, #C124, #C125, #C126, #C127, #C128, #C129, #C98, #C99, Loop D #D03, #D12, #D27
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Loop D #D22 & Loop D #D23 next to each othersites Loop D #D22, Loop A #A20, Loop C #C122, Loop D #D23
Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop A #A41 & Loop A #A42 next to each othersites Loop A #A41, #A42, Loop D #D18, #D26
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop D #D21 & Loop A #A22 next to each othersites Loop A #A22, #A26, #A32, #A35, #A36, Loop D #D06, #D21
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop A #A33
Fri Sep 4 – Sun Sep 62 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 49m agosites Loop B #B76

📷 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 #A01 — Site A-1
Site Loop A #A01 · Site A-1David Salcido
Campsite Loop A #A01 — Campsite A-1 driveway, picnic table, and firepit. Set in sag
Site Loop A #A01 · Campsite A-1 driveway, picnic table, and firepit. Set in sagDavid Salcido
Campsite Loop A #A02 — Site A-2
Site Loop A #A02 · Site A-2David Salcido
Campsite Loop A #A02 — Site A2
Site Loop A #A02 · Site A2David Salcido
Campsite Loop A #A03 — Site A-03
Site Loop A #A03 · Site A-03NPS
Campsite Loop A #A03 — Site A-3
Site Loop A #A03 · Site A-3David Salcido
Campsite Loop A #A04 — Site A-4
Site Loop A #A04 · Site A-4David Salcido
Campsite Loop A #A06 — Site A-6
Site Loop A #A06 · Site A-6David Salcido
Campsite Loop A #A07 — Restroom
Site Loop A #A07 · RestroomNPS
Campsite Loop A #A07 — Site A-7
Site Loop A #A07 · Site A-7NPS
⚡ 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Elk Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 3–18 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★★★★☆531 ratings
5★339
4★129
3★38
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 22 openings at Elk Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 3–18 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 4.4/5 from 532 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 120 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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