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Elk Creek Webcam

View west over Blue Mesa Reservoir from Elk Creek Campground.

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View of a frozen over section of a reservoir, concrete ramp on the right, and floating brown structure
View from the boat ramp at Lake Fork, March 31, 2025

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Lake Fork

View of Lake Fork and Sapinero Basin from the boat ramp.

The webcam is not operational at this time. A weekly photo update will be posted until the ramp opens.
 

Campgrounds

All campgrounds except Elk Creek Campground are closed until further notice.

  • Open: Elk Creek (Loop A & D year-round), Gateview (may be inaccessible due to snow)
  • Closed: Lake Fork, Cimarron, Dry Gulch, East Elk Creek, East Portal, Ponderosa, Red Creek, Stevens Creek

Watercraft Inspection Stations

  • Elk Creek: Closed until Spring 2025. Thick ice remains at the boat ramp.
  • Lake Fork: Closed until Spring 2025. Thick ice remains at the boat ramp.
  • Iola: Closed until Spring 2025.
  • No watercraft inspections are available at Ponderosa or Stevens Creek boat ramps. Hand-launched craft only at those locations.

Trails

All hiking trails are open. Traction devices and/or trekking poles recommended during spring. Trails may be icy, snowy, or muddy. Leashed dogs are pemitted on all trails.

Trail Name Trailhead Location Condition Report Last Report Date
Neversink Trail U.S. Highway 50 Parking area is open. Trail has mud and patchy snow. 3/26/2025
Dillon Pinnacles Trail U.S. Highway 50 Uneven surfaces and mud throughout. May be icy in shaded areas. 3/26/2025
Pine Creek Trail U.S. Highway 50 Steps to reservoir level are mostly clear with some patchy snow. Trail is snow-covered heading west along the reservoir edge. Traction devices or boots required. 3/31/2025
Mesa Creek Trail U.S. Highway 50 Trail condition is unknown. N/A
Curecanti Creek Trail CO Highway 92 Parking lot closed. Trail to overlook is passable with patchy snow and mud. Trail descending into the canyon is snow-covered in areas. Bridges may be snow-covered and icy. Traction devices required. 3/26/2025
Hermits Rest Trail CO Highway 92 Parking lot closed. Trail descending into the canyon is snow-covered in areas. 3/26/2025
Crystal Creek Trail CO Highway 92 Parking lot closed. Trail condition is unknown. N/A

Climbing Closures

Check annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15.

Fire Restrictions

There are no active fire restrictions at this time.

Reservoir Water Levels

Water is a scarce, critical, and dwindling resource in the West. In addition to supporting recreational activities in Curecanti, water provides power to millions of homes and is essential for our communities, for wildlife, and agriculture.

Reservoir water levels in Curecanti are maintained by the Bureau of Reclamation. Check each of the reservoir links for current levels.

 
A reservoir with waves on a shore
Blue Mesa Reservoir

Check reservoir levels and water data from the Bureau of Reclamation.

A narrow reservoir flowing between two canyon walls
Morrow Point Reservoir

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A reservoir between tall canyon walls with steep cliffs
Crystal Reservoir

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Last updated: April 1, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230

Phone:

970 641-2337 x205
This phone is not monitored when the building is closed. If you are having an emergency, call 911.

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