Elk Creek Boat Ramp is the primary launch facility on Blue Mesa Reservoir, located 16 miles west of Gunnison on Highway 50, and serves as a major access point for motorized and trailered watercraft.

The ramp operates seasonally (April 18 - December 15) with extended daily hours (5:30 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. ), and features mandatory watercraft inspection stations for aquatic invasive species before launching.

The adjacent Elk Creek Marina complex offers full-service amenities including boat rentals, kayaks, SUPs, canoes, a marina store, fuel, and a year-round NPS visitor center and campground.