About Red Creek Group Site
In the heart of southwest Colorado is a group camp getaway for nature lovers and outdoor sports-enthusiasts. The Red Creek Group Site is located in the Curecanti Recreation Area, just south of the West Elk Mountains. The campground is surrounded by national forests and park lands with Gunnison National Forest to the north, Black Canyon to the west and the Uncompahgre National forest to the southwest. A wide range of mammals can be found within Curecanti, including mule deer, mountain lions, black bears, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, elk and the occasional moose. Bald eagles come here to fish in winter. Hikers may enjoy the Dillon Pinnacles Trail for views of spires formed by erosional forces working volcanic debris. The trail is a lollipop of about 4 miles. Anglers can enjoy fishing for brown, rainbow, and Mackinaw trout and Kokanee salmon. The population of Kokanee salmon is denser at…
- Fees: 28 USD
- Managed by: Curecanti National Recreation Area, NPS
- Where: 18 mi west of Gunnison, CO · 38.48528, -107.24
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Creek | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 16.0 mi |
| Dry Gulch Trail | Horse | 2.6 mi | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 3.7 mi
Water fill-up: 4 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 17 mi W of Gunnison 0.4 mi
- Campsite · 17 mi W of Gunnison 0.5 mi
- Campsite · 17 mi W of Gunnison 1.1 mi
- Campsite · 17 mi W of Gunnison 1.9 mi
- West Elk 2.3 mi
- Dry Gulch Campground 2.8 mi