Established Camping
Stevens Creek Campground
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
The Middle Bridge on HWY 50 near Dillon Pinnacles in Curecanti National Recreation Area has been closed for emergency maintenance. The emergency closure is in place between US 50 Mile Point 131 (intersection with Colorado Highway 92) and MP 138. Through-traffic between Montrose and Gunnison on HWY 50 is not possible during the closure. An alternate route is required at this time.
About
National Park Service
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Charges & 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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Not for tent camping
My partner and I pulled up, got disappointed. The site looks like an RV neighborhood, and is not a tent campground. The sites are all close really close together (offering no privacy) and not to mention there are no trees anywhere. We tried to pitch a tent but couldn’t let go of any side of it for even a second. There are no trees so it’s constantly windy and the exposure is ultra high. We didn’t even finish packing up, we just left and found another site that was more catered to the type of camping we were looking for. Thankfully we found a site near by, with fishing, running water, firewood and everything else you could want, that catered more to rent camping.
This is an RV campsite. Not for tents.
Nice stop for the night
The reservoir is quite low (summer 2022) so don't expect to be close to the water. No trees; just typical low scrub. Reasonably spaced sites. Water spigot spaced throughout. One bar cell coverage.
Good stopping point
We spent one night here on our way further West. Cheap site with nice views of the Reservoir. Basic site and no running water in campground. Vault toilets were as clean as can be expected.
Location
Stevens Creek Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
Stevens Creek campground is located off of US Hwy 50, 12 miles (19 km) west of Gunnison, CO.
Address
29130 Hwy 50
Gunnison, CO 81230
Coordinates
38.4911111 N
107.0969444 W