Operating Hours & Seasons

 

Park Hours

Curecanti National Recreation Area is normally open year-round, 24 hours a day. Some facilities have limited hours during winter.

Seasonal Dates

NOTICE: As of February 19, 2025, the following facilities are CLOSED until further notice:

  • All Curecanti campgrounds, except loops A and D at Elk Creek Campground

  • All Curecanti boat ramps and boat inspection stations, except Elk Creek when ice conditions allow


Dates are subject to change based on weather and other circumstances. Hours for the visitor center and watercraft inspection stations vary depending on the season. Fish cleaning stations could close early due to freezing temperatures overnight.

Visitor Center 2024 Dates
Elk Creek Visitor Center Year-round, hours vary

Campground 2024 Dates
Cimarron May 15–Oct 18
Dry Gulch May 15–late Nov
East Elk Creek May 15–Oct 12
Elk Creek Year-round (Loops A & D)
East Portal May 15–mid Nov
Gateview May–late Oct
Lake Fork Year-round
Ponderosa May 15–late Nov
Red Creek May 15–Sep 30
Stevens Creek May 15–Sep 30

Fish Cleaning Stations 2024 Dates
Elk Creek July–Sep 30
Iola July–Sep 30
Lake Fork Aug–Sep 30
Stevens Creek July–Sep 30

Watercraft Inspection Stations 2024 Dates
Elk Creek Apr 11–Dec 15
Iola May 9–Oct 19
Lake Fork Mar 25–Dec 15
 

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A person sprays a boat down to clean it
Boat Ramps & Watercraft Inspections

Get information about boat ramp hours and where to go for a required watercraft inspection.

Elk Creek campground just before night falls
Camping

There are ten different campgrounds to choose from in Curecanti.

Last updated: February 19, 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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