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. The visitor center is open on weekends. Check other seasonal dates here.
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.
The Gunnison River and reservoirs provide excellent angling opportunities. Review possession limits and park regulations.
The rock layers of Black Canyon and Curecanti tell a story of past environments, ancient animals and dynamic processes of change.
Three dams on the Gunnison River have created what is called the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit.
Visitors to nearby Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park can experience the Gunnison River system in a different form.
Last updated: November 27, 2024
