General Overview
Facility 🚤 Full Service Marina Est. Slips ~60 Water Ocean/Bay Confidence High
Medium-sized marina with multiple parallel piers extending into a bay, small building near shore, no visible parking lot or vehicles.
Medium-sized marina with multiple parallel piers extending into a bay, small building near shore, no visible parking lot or vehicles.
Elk Creek Marina is located in Gunnison County, Colorado, on the shores of Blue Mesa Reservoir, an inland waterway formed by the Blue Mesa Dam along the Gunnison River, nestled in the high-altitude landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. This marina serves recreational boating activities, including sailing and fishing, on the expansive waters of the reservoir, which is part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area. The region offers a scenic backdrop of surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular spot for water-based recreation in western Colorado.
Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.
