Campgrounds
- Open: Elk Creek (Loops A & D)
- Closed: Lake Fork, Ponderosa, Dry Gulch, Stevens Creek, Cimarron, Gateview, East Elk Creek, Red Creek, East Portal
Watercraft Inspection Stations
- Elk Creek: Until ice over, call 719-530-6770 to schedule an appointment.
- Lake Fork: Closed.
- Iola: Closed.
- Fish cleaning stations are closed for the season.
- 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. Leashed dogs are permitted on all trails.
| Trail Name |
Trailhead Location |
Condition Report |
Last Report Date |
| Neversink Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. Expect snow or ice. |
12/01/2025 |
| Dillon Pinnacles Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. Expect snow or ice. |
12/01/2025 |
| Pine Creek Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. Expect snow or ice.
NOTE: From late May to September 2026, the road to Pine Creek Trailhead will be closed to all access during road construction. There will be no access to Pine Creek Trail or the upper end of Morrow Point Reservoir during this time. |
12/01/2025 |
| Mesa Creek Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. Expect snow or ice. |
12/01/2025 |
| Curecanti Creek Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open. Expect snow or ice. |
12/01/2025 |
| Hermits Rest Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open. Expect snow or ice. |
12/01/2025 |
| Crystal Creek Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open. Expect snow or ice. |
12/01/2025 |
Climbing Closures
Check annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15.
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.
