Three reservoirs and surrounding lands make up this recreation area in western Colorado. It is a landscape of tradeoffs; natural and human made features exist together. Geologic wonders are abundant from the sagebrush shrublands to forests. Visitors can experience the park year-round on both land and water.
Curecanti is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Elk Creek Visitor Center is open weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm.
Check for alerts, weather, road closures, trail conditions, and reservoir levels.
Hiking trails remain open during winter, but visitors should use caution on terrain with snow and ice.
Check to see which boat ramps are open and hours for watercraft inspections.
Winter at Curecanti provides many seasonal opportunities for recreation and exploration.
The rock layers of Black Canyon and Curecanti tell a story of past environments, ancient animals and dynamic processes of change.
Learn about the plants, animals and natural features of Curecanti.
Visitors to nearby Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park can experience the Gunnison River system in a different form.
Last updated: March 31, 2025
