Stevens Creek Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 54 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 48 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
54 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | A | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A02 | A | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A03 | A | Back-in | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A04 | A | Back-in | 34 | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A05 | A | Back-in | 34 | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A06 | A | Back-in | 34 | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A07 | A | Back-in | 34 | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A08 | A | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A09 | A | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A10 | A | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | Inside Curecanti National Recreation Area, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Stevens Creek campground is located off of US Hwy 50, 12 miles (19 km) west of Gunnison, CO.
| Nearest town | Gunnison, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 38.4911° N, 107.0969° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and 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.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHigh Mesa Piles Rx
28 mi from the campground · 324 acres
- WildfireGold Mountain
44 mi from the campground · 39,747 acres · 92% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 4.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Irwin Guides ↗ | 26.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Holiday RV ↗ | 55.2 mi |
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Stevens Creek Campground - Blue Mesa Reservoir - Curecanti National Rec Area
Worth a stop
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.
- 4.1 miElk Creek Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 4.4 miCurecanti Boat Launch Permit ↗Boat launch
- 13.9 miCommissary Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 4.2 miSun Creek ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.
- inGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,153,199 acres
- 9 miWest Elk Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 176,431 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Gunnison River Bridge IStructure · Gunnison · 8.3 mi
- Gunnison River Bridge IIStructure · Gunnison · 8.5 mi
- Edgerton HouseBuilding · Gunnison · 9.5 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Stevens Creek Campground?
Sites at Stevens Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Stevens Creek Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Stevens Creek Campground have?
55 sites, including 54 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Stevens Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Stevens Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Stevens Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Stevens Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is Stevens Creek Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Stevens Creek Campground sits inside Curecanti National Recreation Area, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
Is there cell service at Stevens Creek Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Stevens Creek Campground?
Stand up paddleboarding, fishing, canoeing and other water sports are popular here. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Stevens Creek Campground?
Gunnison, Colorado. Head into Gunnison for a meal, a bit of shopping, or a visit to the local park or museum.
Source: Getting there
What if Stevens Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are East Elk Creek Group Campsite (4.1 mi), Elk Creek Campground (4.6 mi), and Red Creek Group Site (7.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Stevens Creek Campground in?
Stevens Creek Campground is a Curecanti National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.