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Gunnison NPS

970-641-2337

Area Information, Boat Regulations, NPS Campground Reservations and NPS Morrow Point Boat Tours.

The Deck is Open for Take-Out Enjoyment!

(970) 641-0403

Notices

Blue Mesa Adventure Camping Pods

at Elk Creek Campground

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Offering an experience that is unique to campgrounds, combining camping with an exhilarating paddle on the open water. 

 

Our Pods are the only accommodations located on Blue Mesa Reservoir. We are taking reservations for summer.

Adventure Pods come with 2 paddle boards,  drink tickets to our onsite restaurant and a bundle of firewood. Pets welcome in a few pods.

Adventure Pods offer cozy insurance against bad weather, these sturdy structures are the perfect luxury upgrade. Forget the tent and avoid the hassle with a comfortable pod getaway.

AdventureCampingPods.com

Service Open Non-Peak: 8am - 5pm: May 1 - May 30 / Sept. 6 - Sept. 30, 2022

Service Open Peak7am - 5pm: May 31 - Sept. 5, 2022

24830 U.S. 50, Gunnison, CO81230

970-641-0403

Service Open: Mid May - September 15

Thursdays - Mondays: 11am-8pm

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Service Open Non-Peak: 8am - 5pm: May 15 - May 30 / Sept. 6 - Sept. 20, 2022

Service Open Peak 7am - 5pm: May 31 - Sept.5, 2022

Labor Day Weekend  SALE

* Up to 40% Off Clothing

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To view the most current reservoir elevation, content, inflow and release, click on: Blue Mesa Reservoir Data or Crystal Reservoir Data.

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Click to view the current status on Aspinall Unit Reservoirs which includes Blue Mesa.

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YOU'RE ON LAKE TIME!

970-641-3048

2021 Closure: Closed Tuesday, September 7

Memorial Day - Labor Day: 7 am - 5 pm

Before Memorial Day & After Labor Day: 8 am - 5 pm

29 mi W of Gunnison on Hwy. 5039 mi E of Montrose on Hwy. 50

ELK CREEK MARINA

US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Update

Boat Rentals: If you're traveling through Gunnison, book your boats at Elk Creek Marina.

       If you're traveling through Montrose, reserve them at Lake Fork Marina.

Information at

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Elk Creek Marina

 2025 Open: May 1

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

(970) 641-0707

16 mi. W of Gunnison on Hwy. 50

US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Update

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A safety closure has been implemented for the Middle Bridge on US Highway 50, situated west of Gunnison and east of Montrose.  The Middle Bridge stands amidst our marinas.  

 

Boat rentals: if you're traveling through Gunnison, book your boats at Elk Creek Marina; if you're traveling through Montrose, reserve them at Lake Fork Marina.

Slip holders: We're actively working to meet your boating needs and will provide updates via email.

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BOAT SLIP RENTALS

Daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal slips available.     970-641-0707

 

 

GUIDED FISHING

Professional guided fishing on Blue Mesa and Morrow Point Reservoirs. 

(970) 596-4946

Whatever your water interest – from boating, to challenging guided fishing, or something in between- Elk Creek Marina with its waterfront playground has you covered. We’ve got everything on the water, including boat rentals, kayaks, SUP’s, boat launching and loading, store, tackle shop, t-shirts, gifts, gasoline, boat and repair supplies, guided fishing, boat slips, Pappy’s Restaurant, and Blue Mesa Adventure Camping Pods located in Elk Creek Campground.

ELK CREEK MARINA
970-641-0707
Open May 1 / 7am-5pm
16 mi. W of Gunnison on Hwy. 50

LAKE FORK MARINA
970-641-3048
Open May 15 / 7am-5pm
29 mi W of Gunnison on Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 92
39 mi E of Montrose on Hwy. 50 to Hw
y. 92

PAPPY'S RESTAURANT

970-641-0403

Open May 21 / 11am-8pm
Located at Elk Creek Marina

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Prices

Blue Mesa Reservoir Guided Fishing

Includes: Tackle, Fishing Gear, Fuel, Cleaning Daily Catch.  

2 people $450

3 people $500

4 people $550

Full day is 6 hours

Half day available for $50 less the full day price per person.‍‍‍

*Plus 4.9% tax

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Hoodies, T-shirts, fishing tackle & more

LAKE FORK MARINA
970-641-3048

2021 Closure: Closed Tuesday, September 7

Memorial Day - Labor Day: 7 am - 5 pm

Before Memorial Day & After Labor Day: 8 am - 5 pm

29 mi W of Gunnison on Hwy. 5039 mi E of Montrose on Hwy. 50

ELK CREEK MARINA
970-641-0707
2021 Closure: Closed 

Memorial Day - Labor Day: 7 am - 5 pm

Before Memorial Day & After Labor Day: 8 am - 5 pm


16 mi. W of Gunnison on Hwy. 50

Seasonal Closure: September 30, 2021

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Elk Creek Marina

(970) 641-0707

Store Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM 

Elk Creek Off-Season Store Hours:

September 6 - 30 

OPEN: Wednesday - Sunday

CLOSED: Monday - Tuesday

SEASONAL CLOSURE: Saturday, September 30

16 mi. W of Gunnison on Hwy. 50

(970) 641-0707

August 23, 2021

Pappy's Restaurant

970-641-0403

Lake Fork Marina

(970) 641-3048

Store Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

Lake Fork Off-Season Store Hours:

September 15 - 30 

OPEN: Friday - Sunday

CLOSED: Monday - Thursday

SEASONAL CLOSURE: Saturday, September 30

From Gunnison: 27 mi. W Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 92

From Montrose: 39 mi. E Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 92

Lake Fork Marina

(970) 641-3048

Store Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

Lake Fork Off-Season Store Hours:

September 15 - 30 

OPEN: Friday - Sunday

CLOSED: Monday - Thursday

SEASONAL CLOSURE: Saturday, September 30

From Gunnison: 27 mi. W Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 92

From Montrose: 39 mi. E Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 92

With the increasing low-water conditions at Blue Mesa Reservoir and with orders of the Regional Director of the NPS., Elk Creek Marina is closed for the 2021 season.

A BIG thank you to all boat slip holders and employees at Elk Creek Marina for stepping up and removing boats. 

THE SCHEDULED UPDATES

Lake Fork Marina is OPEN with Boat Rentals, Fuel and Store.

Monday, August 23: Elk Creek Marina and Pappy's Restaurant are CLOSED. 

After August 22: there will be no public access to Elk Creek ramp until construction is complete. The move and re-anchoring is expected to take several weeks.

BLUE MESA ADVENTURE PODS

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OPEN

May - October 3, 2023

Located within Elk Creek Campground

102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230

Seasonal Closure: October 3, 2022

RESERVATIONS ONLINE ONLY

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*Hours and dates subject to change.

LAKE FORK MARINA
(970) 641-0707

CLOSED SEPTEMBER 6 FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
From Gunnison: 27 mi. W Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 92
From Montrose: 39 mi. E Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 92

CLOSED FOR THE 2022 SUMMER SEASON

ELK CREEK MARINA and PAPPY'S RESTAURANT
16 mi. W of Gunnison on Hwy. 50

Located in Western Colorado near the town of Gunnison, Colorado’s largest body of water is a must-see destination. Blue Mesa Reservoir spans 20 miles and boasts over 96 miles of shoreline. Blue Mesa Reservoir is part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, and offers two full service marinas — Elk Creek Marina and Lake Fork Marina — as well as the famous Pappy’s Restaurant overlooking the lake. Th‍‍‍e surrounding Gunnison County offers the best of Colorado with truly outstanding and spectacular scenic areas, gold medal and wild trout waters, and great recreation.

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Marina Operations are closed for the Season Ocotber 1, 2023

 

BOAT SLIP RENTALS

Daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal slips available.     970-641-0707

BOAT RENTALS

Pontoon boats, paddle boards, canoe and kayaks available for rent via online reservations.

GUIDED FISHING

Professional guided fishing on Blue Mesa and Morrow Point Reservoirs. 

(970) 596-4946

BLUE MESA ADVENTURE PODS

adventurecampingpods.com

April 30, 2021 - Sunday, September 26, 2021

 

Located within Elk Creek Campground

 

 

 

PAPPY'S RESTAURANT
970-641-0403

2021 Closure: Closed Monday, August 23

Thursdays - Mondays: 11am-8pm

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Located at Elk Creek Marina

Seasonal Closure: September 15, 2021

Elk Creek Marina

(970) 641-0707

Store Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM 

Elk Creek Off-Season Store Hours:

September 6 - 30 

OPEN: Wednesday - Sunday

CLOSED: Monday - Tuesday

SEASONAL CLOSURE: Saturday, September 30

16 mi. W of Gunnison on Hwy. 50

(970) 641-0707

Marina Off Season Hours

Lake Fork Marina

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Thursday —Mondays

Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Off Season: 

***  Sept. 16 - Sept. 30 ***

Closed: Monday Through Friday

Open: Saturdays and Sundays

Seasonal Closure: September 30

(970) 641-3048

visit US 50 Blue Mesa Bridge Update:  codot.gov/news/media/overview

Elk Creek Marina

Off Season: 

Sept. 9 through to Sept. 30

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays

Seasonal Closure: October 1

(970) 641-0707

Blue Mesa Adventure Pods

2025 Open: May 2 - Sept. 29     adventurecampingpods.com

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Located within Elk Creek Campground

102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230

Elk Creek Marina

Open Daily: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Non-peak: Sept. 4 - Sept. 30  

Closed: Monday and Thursday

(970) 641-0707

 2025 Seasonal Open: May 1 - Sept. 30

16 mi. West of Gunnison on Hwy. 50

RESERVATIONS ONLINE ONLY

adventurecampingpods.com

Lake Fork Marina

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Open: Thursday —Mondays

Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

(970) 641-3048

2025 Seasonal Open: May 15 - Sept. 15

From Montrose: 39 mi. East Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 92

From Gunnison: 20 mi. West Hwy. 50

Guided Fishing

Blue Mesa and Morrow Point Reservoirs

(970) 596-4946

*Hours and dates subject to change.

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Elk Creek Marina, LLC is concessionaire for Curecanti National Recreation Area

Please note that as concessionaires of the National Park Service, our operations may be subject to various conditions beyond our control to include, lake conditions, water levels, weather and staffing issues of the National Park Service in the Curecanti Recreational Area.  We will notify you by email and/or this website of any changes to our operations if such conditions arise.

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